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not regular budget", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "nc-conference-umc-health-ministry-local-church-grant", "name": "NC Conference UMC – Health Ministry Local Church Grant", "url": "https://nccumc.org/ministries/health-ministry/local-church-grant/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "$500 to $1,000", "eligibility": "NC Conference local churches and partners", "region": "North Carolina", "state": "NC", "deadline_or_rolling": "Due Oct 31, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-10-31", "eligible_uses": "Church health ministry teams/projects", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "pittsburgh-presbytery-act-enhancement-grants", "name": "Pittsburgh Presbytery – ACT Enhancement Grants", "url": "https://www.pghpresbytery.org/ministry_teams/committees_commissions/act/act-grants-available/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Maximum $5,000", "eligibility": "Pittsburgh Presbytery congregations", "region": "Pennsylvania", "state": "PA", "deadline_or_rolling": "Quarterly; next Nov 6, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-11-06", "eligible_uses": "New or enhanced ministry, programs, processes", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "presbytery-of-philadelphia-covenant-fund", "name": "Presbytery of Philadelphia – Covenant Fund", "url": "https://presbyphl.org/covenant-fund-online-application/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $15,000", "eligibility": "Presbytery of Philadelphia churches", "region": "Pennsylvania", "state": "PA", "deadline_or_rolling": "2026 deadline was July 2026; launches each spring", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Creative and adaptive ministries", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "episcopal-diocese-of-pennsylvania-growth-development-fund", "name": "Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania – Growth Development Fund", "url": "https://diopa.org/resources/growth-development-fund-application", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $30,000", "eligibility": "Diocese of Pennsylvania congregations", "region": "Pennsylvania", "state": "PA", "deadline_or_rolling": "Round 10 closed Sept 30, 2026; awards mid-November", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Church capital projects and ministry capacity", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "synod-of-the-trinity-grants", "name": "Synod of the Trinity Grants", "url": "https://www.syntrinity.org/grants/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Not published", "eligibility": "PC(USA)-affiliated orgs within Synod of the Trinity", "region": "Pennsylvania (and synod region)", "state": "PA", "deadline_or_rolling": "Oct 1 deadline passed; funds limited, may be held to Feb 1, 2027", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Various synod grants via intake form", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "texas-methodist-foundation-competitive-grants", "name": "Texas Methodist Foundation – Competitive Grants", "url": "https://texasmethodistfoundation.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant", "funder_type": "Faith foundation", "amount": "Varies by request", "eligibility": "501(c)(3)s serving Texas/New Mexico in focus areas", "region": "Texas & New Mexico", "state": "TX", "deadline_or_rolling": "2027 window Apr 15 – May 31, 2027", "deadline_date": "2027-05-31", "eligible_uses": "Evangelism with social impact; poverty programs", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "episcopal-diocese-of-west-texas-semilla-grant", "name": "Episcopal Diocese of West Texas – Semilla Grant", "url": "https://www.dwtx.org/blog/semilla-grant-applications-through-latino-immigration-ministries-are-open", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000", "eligibility": "Diocese of West Texas churches", "region": "Texas", "state": "TX", "deadline_or_rolling": "2026 round closed Sept 30, 2026", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Launch or expand Latino ministries", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "episcopal-charities-fund-diocese-of-southwest-florida", "name": "Episcopal Charities Fund – Diocese of Southwest Florida", "url": "https://episcopalswfl.org/news/episcopal-charities-grant-cycle-opens-for-2026-grants/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Not published", "eligibility": "Diocese of Southwest Florida congregations with outreach ministries", "region": "Florida", "state": "FL", "deadline_or_rolling": "2026 deadline was July 31, 2026", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Outreach to vulnerable communities", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "catholic-community-foundation-of-south-carolina", "name": "Catholic Community Foundation of South Carolina", "url": "https://www.catholicfoundationsc.org/new-pageee277ac2", "funder_type": "Faith foundation", "amount": "Not published", "eligibility": "See site", "region": "South Carolina", "state": "SC", "deadline_or_rolling": "2026 applications ran until Aug 17, 2026", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "See site", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "episcopal-diocese-of-oklahoma-vitality-grants", "name": "Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma – Vitality Grants", "url": "https://www.epiok.org/vitality-grants", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Experimental up to $500; Impact grants $1,001 to $5,000", "eligibility": "Diocese of Oklahoma congregations meeting reporting requirements", "region": "Oklahoma", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Open until Nov 1, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-11-01", "eligible_uses": "Evangelism and community engagement", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "episcopal-diocese-of-southern-ohio-church-foundation-grants", "name": "Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio – Church Foundation Grants", "url": "https://diosohio.org/church-foundation-grants/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "About $300,000 a year in total grant funds", "eligibility": "Diocese of Southern Ohio congregations meeting prerequisites", "region": "Ohio", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Quarterly; next Nov 20, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-11-20", "eligible_uses": "Unexpected capital expenses and building repairs", "tags": "building|small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "presbytery-of-chicago-small-church-program", "name": "Presbytery of Chicago – Small Church Program", "url": "https://chicagopresbytery.org/teams-committees/mission/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "$10,000 plus free assessment and training", "eligibility": "Presbytery of Chicago small churches without full-time pastors", "region": "Illinois", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annually by May 1", "deadline_date": "2027-05-01", "eligible_uses": "Assessment, leadership training, discernment", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "episcopal-foundation-of-northern-california-foundation-grant", "name": "Episcopal Foundation of Northern California – Foundation Grant", "url": "https://norcalepiscopalfoundation.org/foundationgrant/", "funder_type": "Denominational foundation", "amount": "Up to $5,000 (total $25,000 in 2026)", "eligibility": "Churches and missions in the diocese", "region": "California", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "2026 period closed July 31, 2026", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Discipleship, neighbor love, creation care", "tags": "small", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "notes": ""}, {"slug": "ojjdp-youth-reentry-2026", "name": "U.S. DOJ – OJJDP – Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program (FY2026)", "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363961", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "Up to $750,000", "eligibility": "Faith-based 501(c)(3)s can apply alongside governments; 501(c)(3): Yes for nonprofits", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Closes Nov 2, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-11-02", "eligible_uses": "Federal funds for programs helping young people return home from juvenile or adult facilities.", "tags": "youth", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via Grants.gov then JustGrants"}, {"slug": "bja-community-reentry-2026", "name": "U.S. DOJ – BJA – Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program (FY2026)", "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363892", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "Up to $1,000,000", "eligibility": "Nonprofits incl. faith-based (501c3 and non-501c3 listed); 501(c)(3): No (non-501c3 nonprofits also listed)", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Closes Oct 30, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-10-30", "eligible_uses": "Supports community groups running reentry services for adults leaving incarceration.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via Grants.gov then JustGrants"}, {"slug": "ojjdp-mentoring-opioids-2026", "name": "U.S. DOJ – OJJDP – Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use (FY2026)", "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364058", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000", "eligibility": "501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible; 501(c)(3): Yes for nonprofits", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Closes Nov 16, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-11-16", "eligible_uses": "Funds mentoring programs for young people affected by family or personal substance use.", "tags": "youth", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via Grants.gov then JustGrants"}, {"slug": "ojjdp-multistate-mentoring-2026", "name": "U.S. DOJ – OJJDP – Multistate Mentoring Programs (FY2026)", "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363911", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "$1,000,000–$4,000,000", "eligibility": "Large nonprofits operating in multiple states; 501(c)(3): No (non-501c3 nonprofits listed)", "region": "US (multistate)", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Closes Oct 29, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-10-29", "eligible_uses": "For national or multistate mentoring networks; fits large ministry networks.", "tags": "youth", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via Grants.gov then JustGrants"}, {"slug": "neh-public-humanities-2026", "name": "National Endowment for the Humanities – Public Humanities Projects", "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364098", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "Up to $2,000,000 (ceiling per Grants.gov)", "eligibility": "Eligible for secular humanities projects (exhibits, history programs), not worship; 501(c)(3): Yes for nonprofits", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Closes Dec 16, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-12-16", "eligible_uses": "Funds public-facing history and culture programs; congregations with historic archives or buildings can partner.", "tags": "worship", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via Grants.gov"}, {"slug": "neh-collections-stewardship-2026", "name": "National Endowment for the Humanities – Collections Stewardship", "url": "https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361480", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "$50,000–$500,000", "eligibility": "Eligible for preserving humanities collections (e.g., church archives) — not religious activity; 501(c)(3): Yes for nonprofits", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Closes Dec 15, 2026", "deadline_date": "2026-12-15", "eligible_uses": "Helps institutions protect historic collections, records and artifacts.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via Grants.gov"}, {"slug": "fema-nsgp", "name": "FEMA / DHS – Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)", "url": "https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Yes – houses of worship explicitly eligible; 501(c)(3): Yes (or church)", "region": "US, applied through State Administrative Agency", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "FY2026 awards announced Sep 28, 2026; next cycle: see funder site (annual)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Pays for physical security upgrades for nonprofits at risk of attack, including places of worship.", "tags": "security", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply through your state administrative agency with an Investment Justification"}, {"slug": "usda-community-facilities", "name": "USDA Rural Development – Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program", "url": "https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "Grant covers 15–75% of eligible cost depending on population/income", "eligibility": "Community-based nonprofits for essential community facilities (e.g., food pantries, child care); not worship space; 501(c)(3): Nonprofit corporation", "region": "US rural areas ≤20,000 pop.", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Rolling (Oct 1–Sep 30)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Loans and grants to build or improve essential facilities like food pantries, community kitchens and child care in small towns.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Contact your state RD office first"}, {"slug": "bja-houses-of-worship-2026", "name": "U.S. DOJ – BJA – Enhancing Security Measures for Houses of Worship (FY2026)", "url": "https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2026-172658.pdf", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Houses of worship; 501(c)(3): See solicitation", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "FY2026 solicitation (check PDF for dates)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Federal solicitation focused on improving safety at houses of worship.", "tags": "security", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: See solicitation PDF; apply via Grants.gov/JustGrants"}, {"slug": "pa-pccd-nonprofit-security", "name": "Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency – Nonprofit Security Grant Fund", "url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pccd/newsroom/-10m-in-state-funding-available-for-nonprofits-to-combat-hate-cr", "funder_type": "State grant", "amount": "$5,000–$150,000", "eligibility": "Yes – religious nonprofits eligible; 501(c)(3): Nonprofit", "region": "Pennsylvania", "state": "PA", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: September (annual)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "State funds for security planning, equipment and building upgrades at at-risk nonprofits.", "tags": "security", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via PCCD Egrants"}, {"slug": "fl-special-category-historic", "name": "Florida Division of Historical Resources – Special Category Grants (historic preservation)", "url": "https://dos.fl.gov/historical/grants/special-category-grants/", "funder_type": "State grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Religious properties allowed for exterior/structural work only; 501(c)(3): Nonprofit", "region": "Florida", "state": "FL", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual state cycle", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "State preservation grants that can cover roofs, walls and structure of historic church buildings.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply in the state grant cycle"}, {"slug": "nps-save-americas-treasures", "name": "National Park Service – Save America's Treasures", "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-treasures-grants.htm", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Nationally significant properties; religious-property rules apply; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Federal matching grants to preserve nationally significant historic sites and collections.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via Grants.gov"}, {"slug": "nthp-preservation-funds", "name": "National Trust for Historic Preservation – National Trust Preservation Funds", "url": "https://savingplaces.org/grants", "funder_type": "Private foundation", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Yes – nonprofits incl. congregations for historic places; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See page for cycles", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Small grants for planning and preservation of historic places.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply online"}, {"slug": "nthp-aachaf", "name": "National Trust for Historic Preservation – African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund", "url": "https://savingplaces.org/african-american-cultural-heritage", "funder_type": "Private foundation", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Yes – historic Black churches commonly funded; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Periodic", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Preserves places tied to African American history, often including historic churches.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply when the grant round opens"}, {"slug": "americorps-funding", "name": "AmeriCorps funding opportunities", "url": "https://www.americorps.gov/partner/funding-opportunities", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Faith-based nonprofits eligible for service programs; 501(c)(3): Nonprofit", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual competitions", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Federal grants to run volunteer and national-service programs.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via state commission or national competition"}, {"slug": "hud-cdbg", "name": "HUD – Community Development Block Grant (via local government)", "url": "https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/cdbg", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Churches can be subrecipients for secular community services; 501(c)(3): Nonprofit", "region": "US (through city/county)", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Local annual cycle", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Flexible federal funds distributed by local governments for community services.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply to your city/county CDBG office"}, {"slug": "usda-tefap", "name": "USDA Food and Nutrition Service – The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)", "url": "https://www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "Food commodities (in-kind)", "eligibility": "Church pantries via state agency/food bank; 501(c)(3): Varies", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Ongoing", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Free USDA food for pantries and meal programs.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Join through your regional food bank"}, {"slug": "usda-sfsp", "name": "USDA Food and Nutrition Service – Summer Food Service Program", "url": "https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "Per-meal reimbursement", "eligibility": "Churches can sponsor or host sites; 501(c)(3): Varies", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual (summer)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Reimburses free summer meals for children in low-income areas.", "tags": "youth", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply through your state agency"}, {"slug": "usda-cacfp", "name": "USDA Food and Nutrition Service – Child and Adult Care Food Program", "url": "https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "Per-meal reimbursement", "eligibility": "Church child care and after-school programs; 501(c)(3): Varies", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Ongoing", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Reimburses meals and snacks served in child and adult care programs.", "tags": "youth", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply through your state agency"}, {"slug": "nea-arts-projects", "name": "National Endowment for the Arts – Grants for Arts Projects", "url": "https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects", "funder_type": "Federal grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Eligible for non-religious arts programming only; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See page", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Federal arts project funding; congregations with community arts programs can qualify.", "tags": "worship", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via Grants.gov"}, {"slug": "neh-grants-index", "name": "National Endowment for the Humanities – NEH Grants (all programs)", "url": "https://www.neh.gov/grants", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Secular humanities projects; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Various", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Index of NEH funding programs.", "tags": "worship", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: See program listing"}, {"slug": "lilly-clergy-renewal", "name": "Lilly Endowment (administered by Christian Theological Seminary) – National Clergy Renewal Program", "url": "https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/", "funder_type": "Faith foundation", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Yes – congregations apply for their pastor; 501(c)(3): Congregation", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds renewal sabbaticals for pastors, applied for by the congregation.", "tags": "clergy", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Congregation submits application for pastor sabbatical"}, {"slug": "luce-theology", "name": "Henry Luce Foundation – Theology program", "url": "https://hluce.org/programs/theology/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Mainly seminaries and institutions; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See page", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds theological education and religion-and-public-life work.", "tags": "clergy", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Per program guidelines"}, {"slug": "kresge-grants", "name": "Kresge Foundation – Grants & social investments", "url": "https://kresge.org/grants-social-investments/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Community nonprofits; faith eligibility not stated; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Program-specific", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Large national funder of urban community development.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: See open opportunities"}, {"slug": "walmart-spark-good", "name": "Walmart / Walmart Foundation – Spark Good Local Grants", "url": "https://www.walmart.org/how-we-give/program-guidelines/spark-good-local-grants-guidelines", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Check guidelines (some religious uses excluded); 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US (local store areas)", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See page", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Small local grants from nearby Walmart stores.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply via Spark Good portal"}, {"slug": "lowes-community-impact", "name": "Lowe's – Community Impact Grants", "url": "https://corporate.lowes.com/our-responsibilities/lowes-hometowns/signature-projects", "funder_type": "Corporate / community grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Nominated projects led by a 501(c)(3); must serve broad community; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US (within 30 miles of a Lowe's)", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: February (annual nominations)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds renovations of community spaces like food pantries and youth centers.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Public nominates at lowes.com/bucketlist"}, {"slug": "umcor-relief", "name": "UMCOR / Global Ministries – UMCOR humanitarian relief grants", "url": "https://umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "UMC-related partners; 501(c)(3): Varies", "region": "US & international", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Disaster-driven", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Disaster and humanitarian relief funding through the UMC network.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Through conference disaster coordinators"}, {"slug": "elca-grants-scholarships", "name": "ELCA – Grants and scholarships index", "url": "https://www.elca.org/resources/financial-information/grants-and-scholarships", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "ELCA congregations and ministries; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Various", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Index of ELCA grant programs.", "tags": "general", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: See listing"}, {"slug": "elca-congregational", "name": "ELCA – Grants for Congregational Ministry", "url": "https://www.elca.org/resources/financial-information/grants-and-scholarships/church-ministry-grants", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "ELCA congregations; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See page", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Churchwide grants for congregational ministry.", "tags": "general", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: ELCA grant portal"}, {"slug": "elca-digital-ministry", "name": "ELCA – Grants for Innovation in Digital Ministry", "url": "https://www.elca.org/es/grants-and-scholarships/grants-for-innovation-digital-ministry", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "$3,000–$30,000", "eligibility": "ELCA congregations; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Rolling, reviewed quarterly", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds digital and online ministry projects.", "tags": "technology", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online application"}, {"slug": "elca-world-hunger", "name": "ELCA World Hunger grants", "url": "https://www.elca.org/how-we-serve/relief-and-development/world-hunger", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Yes; 501(c)(3): Varies", "region": "US & international", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds hunger and poverty ministries.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: See page"}, {"slug": "rca-church-growth-grants", "name": "Reformed Church in America – Church Growth Fund grants", "url": "https://www.rca.org/church-growth-fund/grants/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "RCA congregations; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US & Canada", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See page", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Grants for RCA church facilities and growth projects.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply to Church Growth Fund"}, {"slug": "usccb-cchd", "name": "USCCB – Catholic Campaign for Human Development grants", "url": "https://www.usccb.org/committees/catholic-campaign-human-development", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Community groups led by low-income people; 501(c)(3): Varies", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds anti-poverty community organizing.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Through diocesan CCHD office"}, {"slug": "usccb-home-missions", "name": "USCCB – Catholic Home Missions Appeal", "url": "https://www.usccb.org/committees/catholic-home-missions", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Catholic mission dioceses; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Supports struggling Catholic dioceses in the US.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Dioceses apply"}, {"slug": "catholic-extension", "name": "Catholic Extension grants", "url": "https://www.catholicextension.org/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Catholic mission dioceses; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See site", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds church construction, ministry and leaders in poor US dioceses.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Through diocese"}, {"slug": "raskob", "name": "Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities", "url": "https://www.rfca.org/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Catholic-affiliated organizations; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US & international", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Twice yearly (see site)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Family foundation supporting Catholic institutions and programs.", "tags": "general", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online application"}, {"slug": "koch-foundation", "name": "The Koch Foundation – Koch Foundation (Catholic evangelization) grants", "url": "https://www.thekochfoundation.org/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Catholic evangelization ministries; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US & international", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See application deadlines page", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds Catholic evangelization programs.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Letter of request online"}, {"slug": "templeton-religion-trust", "name": "Templeton Religion Trust funding", "url": "https://templetonreligiontrust.org/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Institutions and nonprofits; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "International", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See site", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds research and programs on religion and spiritual life.", "tags": "clergy", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online inquiry"}, {"slug": "jtf-funding", "name": "John Templeton Foundation – Funding areas", "url": "https://www.templeton.org/funding-areas", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Institutions; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "International", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Online funding inquiry cycles", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds research including religion and character.", "tags": "clergy", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online funding inquiry"}, {"slug": "stewardship-foundation", "name": "Stewardship Foundation", "url": "https://stewardshipfdn.org/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Christian organizations; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "Puget Sound & international", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See site", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Supports Christian ministries locally and globally.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: See site"}, {"slug": "crowell-trust", "name": "Henry P. & Susan C. Crowell Trust – Crowell Trust", "url": "https://www.crowelltrust.org/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Evangelical Christian organizations; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "International", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See timeline page", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds evangelical ministry and leadership development.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Self-screening tool then apply"}, {"slug": "state-farm-community", "name": "State Farm – Good Neighbor Citizenship grants", "url": "https://www.statefarm.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/community-grants", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Check exclusions; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual window", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Corporate grants for safety, education and community.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online application"}, {"slug": "dg-literacy", "name": "Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants", "url": "https://www.dgliteracy.org/grant-programs/", "funder_type": "Corporate / community grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Nonprofits near DG stores (church literacy programs); 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US (DG store areas)", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds adult, family and youth literacy programs.", "tags": "clergy", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online application"}, {"slug": "feeding-america-network", "name": "Feeding America partner agency network", "url": "https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank", "funder_type": "Corporate / community grant", "amount": "In-kind food", "eligibility": "Church pantries become partner agencies; 501(c)(3): Varies", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Ongoing", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Food bank partnership for church pantries.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Contact your local food bank"}, {"slug": "hearst-foundations", "name": "Hearst Foundations", "url": "https://www.hearstfdn.org/general-overview", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Check guidelines; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Rolling", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Funds culture, education, health, social service.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online"}, {"slug": "dekko-foundation", "name": "Dekko Foundation", "url": "https://www.dekkofoundation.org/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Check guidelines; 501(c)(3): Yes", "region": "Select US counties", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "See site", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Early-childhood and youth funder in specific counties.", "tags": "youth", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: See site"}, {"slug": "fetzer", "name": "Fetzer Institute", "url": "https://fetzer.org/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Mostly invited partnerships; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Invitation-based", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Spiritual formation funder; mostly by invitation.", "tags": "clergy", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: By invitation"}, {"slug": "pcusa-funding-index", "name": "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – PC(USA) Funding Opportunities", "url": "https://pcusa.org/resources/financial-information/grants-scholarships/funding-opportunities", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "PC(USA) congregations, mid-councils, partners; 501(c)(3): varies", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Various", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Index of national PC(USA) grants.", "tags": "general", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: PC(USA) grant portal"}, {"slug": "pcusa-sdop", "name": "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – Self-Development of People", "url": "https://pcusa.org/resources/financial-information/grants-scholarships/funding-opportunities", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $15,000", "eligibility": "Community groups of people in poverty; 501(c)(3): No", "region": "US & international", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Rolling; review up to 6 months", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Grants to groups of low-income people working on their own solutions.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply to SDOP committee"}, {"slug": "pcusa-walton-award", "name": "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – Sam & Helen R. Walton Award", "url": "https://pcusa.org/resources/financial-information/grants-scholarships/funding-opportunities", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $50,000", "eligibility": "Presbyteries for new worshiping communities; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: March (annual)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Capital help for strong new worshiping communities.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Presbytery applies"}, {"slug": "pcusa-gep-us", "name": "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – GEP-US grants", "url": "https://pcusa.org/resources/financial-information/grants-scholarships/funding-opportunities", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "$100–$5,000", "eligibility": "Congregations/leaders in Global Ecumenical Partnerships; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "TBD", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Small grants for ecumenical partnership work.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: 2026 US GEL application"}, {"slug": "pcusa-native-property", "name": "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – Native American Church Property Grants", "url": "https://pcusa.org/resources/financial-information/grants-scholarships/funding-opportunities", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Varies", "eligibility": "Native American PC(USA) churches; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Ongoing", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Repairs and improvements for Native American church properties.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Contact Native American Church Consultant"}, {"slug": "pcusa-hunger-program", "name": "Presbyterian Hunger Program grants", "url": "https://centernet.pcusa.org/food-faith/proposal-instructions-and-report-form/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Invited groups only; local pantries not eligible; 501(c)(3): varies", "region": "US & international", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: May (annual, invitation only)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Root-cause hunger grants, by invitation.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Invitation only"}, {"slug": "abcusa-mif", "name": "American Baptist Churches USA – Mission Initiative Fund", "url": "https://www.abc-usa.org/grants", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Typically $5,000–$30,000; up to $50,000 for denomination-wide", "eligibility": "United Mission participants or sponsored orgs; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US & Puerto Rico", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: see funder site (reviewed twice yearly; last listed deadline Sep 1, 2026)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Seed funds for new ABCUSA ministries.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online MIF application + advocate"}, {"slug": "abcusa-clergy-disaster", "name": "American Baptist Churches USA – Clergy Disaster Relief Fund", "url": "https://www.abc-usa.org/grants", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "$500–$2,000", "eligibility": "ABCUSA clergy affected by disasters; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Rolling", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Emergency help for pastors hit by disasters.", "tags": "clergy", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply per page"}, {"slug": "abcusa-chestnut-street", "name": "American Baptist Churches USA – Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund", "url": "https://www.abc-usa.org/grants", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Pennsylvania ABC churches serving immigrants, refugees, Asian Americans; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "Pennsylvania", "state": "PA", "deadline_or_rolling": "See guidelines", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Supports PA Baptist ministries among Asian American and immigrant communities.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: See guidelines link on page"}, {"slug": "mcusa-net-zero", "name": "Mennonite Church USA – Pam De Young Net Zero Energy Fund", "url": "https://www.mennoniteusa.org/news/2026-renewable-energy-grants/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Solar usually $5,000 (up to $10,000); EV chargers up to $1,800", "eligibility": "MC USA congregations; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: April (annual)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Helps congregations install solar or EV chargers.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Request forms from denominational office"}, {"slug": "moumc-moac", "name": "Missouri Conference UMC – MOAC Ministry Grants", "url": "https://www.moumethodist.org/moac-ministry-grants", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Category caps from $250 to $2,500", "eligibility": "Missouri UMC churches; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "Missouri", "state": "MO", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next deadline: Apr 1, 2027 (spring and fall cycles)", "deadline_date": "2027-04-01", "eligible_uses": "Small grants for children, youth and young adult ministry.", "tags": "youth", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Unified application + signed W-9"}, {"slug": "westohio-microgrants", "name": "West Ohio Conference UMC – Olentangy River District Microgrants", "url": "https://www.westohioumc.org/umcm/grants", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $1,000", "eligibility": "District churches; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "Ohio", "state": "OH", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next deadline: Nov 11, 2026 (quarterly)", "deadline_date": "2026-11-11", "eligible_uses": "Seed or emergency money for district churches.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Microgrant form"}, {"slug": "dsc-ministry-funding", "name": "Desert Southwest Conference UMC – Ministry Funding Grant Program", "url": "https://www.dscumc.org/ministry-funding-grant", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $500; up to $5,000; >$5,000 with 25% match", "eligibility": "DSC churches; nonprofits partnered with a UMC; 501(c)(3): nonprofits yes", "region": "AZ / S. NV", "state": "AZ", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: August (annual)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Grants for new and expanding community ministries.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Track-specific application"}, {"slug": "calpac-jcemt", "name": "California-Pacific Conference UMC – Justice and Compassion Grant", "url": "https://calpacumc.org/news-events/news/news-archive/2026-jcemt-grant-app/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $5,000", "eligibility": "UMC-connected churches & partners; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "California-Pacific Conference", "state": "CA", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: June (annual)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Grants for hunger and justice ministries.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online"}, {"slug": "calpac-peace-justice", "name": "California-Pacific Conference UMC – Peace with Justice Grant", "url": "https://calpacumc.org/news-events/news/news-archive/2026-jcemt-grant-app/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $2,000", "eligibility": "Local churches/orgs in conference; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "California-Pacific Conference", "state": "CA", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: June (annual)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Advocacy-focused peace and justice grants.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online"}, {"slug": "calpac-hunger", "name": "California-Pacific Conference UMC – Hunger Grant", "url": "https://calpacumc.org/news-events/news/news-archive/2026-jcemt-grant-app/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "Up to $500 (2026)", "eligibility": "Conference feeding ministries; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "California-Pacific Conference", "state": "CA", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: June (annual)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Small grants for feeding programs.", "tags": "community", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online"}, {"slug": "wumf-new-ministries", "name": "Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation – New Ministries Grant", "url": "https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/WUMFNewMinistriesGrantFall2026", "funder_type": "Faith foundation", "amount": "Typically $250–$7,500", "eligibility": "UMC-related churches/groups; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "Wisconsin", "state": "WI", "deadline_or_rolling": "Spring and fall", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Seed money for new church ministries.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online + two signatures"}, {"slug": "greatlakes-grants", "name": "Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes – Parish support grants (incl. Brick & Mortar)", "url": "https://greatlakesepiscopal.org/how-we-serve/parish-support/grants/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Diocesan parishes; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "Michigan", "state": "MI", "deadline_or_rolling": "See page", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Building and ministry grants for parishes.", "tags": "building", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Diocesan application"}, {"slug": "tec-new-episcopal-communities", "name": "The Episcopal Church – New Episcopal Communities Grants", "url": "https://www.episcopalchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NEC-2026-Grants-Application-Guide.pdf", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Emerging Episcopal communities; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "2026 cycle (see guide)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Startup grants for new Episcopal communities.", "tags": "missions", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Per application guide"}, {"slug": "lfstl", "name": "Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis grants", "url": "https://lutheranfoundation.org/how-to-apply/", "funder_type": "Faith foundation", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Lutheran congregations/orgs in service area; 501(c)(3): varies", "region": "St. Louis area", "state": "MO", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next deadline: Dec 1, 2026 (Jun 1 and Dec 1 cycles; mini grants rolling)", "deadline_date": "2026-12-01", "eligible_uses": "Grants for Lutheran congregations and partners in metro St. Louis.", "tags": "general", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online"}, {"slug": "alcm-grants", "name": "Association of Lutheran Church Musicians – ALCM Grant Program", "url": "https://alcm.org/grant-program/", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "ALCM members; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "US", "state": "", "deadline_or_rolling": "Fall window (check page)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Small grants for church music projects and training.", "tags": "worship", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Member application"}, {"slug": "allegheny-startzell", "name": "Allegheny Synod ELCA – Startzell Music and Technology Grant", "url": "https://www.alleghenysynod.org/single-post/startzell-music-and-technology-grant-accepting-applications", "funder_type": "Denominational grant", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Synod congregations; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "Pennsylvania", "state": "PA", "deadline_or_rolling": "See post", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Worship music, sound and streaming equipment grants.", "tags": "technology", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply to synod"}, {"slug": "cfnek-grants", "name": "Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas – Grants", "url": "https://www.cfnek.org/grants", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Catholic parishes/schools; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "NE Kansas", "state": "KS", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Grants for Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas parishes and schools.", "tags": "general", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online"}, {"slug": "ccfnei-legacy", "name": "Catholic Community Foundation of NE Indiana – Legacy of Faith Grants", "url": "https://ccfnei.org/receive/grant-opportunities/legacy-of-faith-grants", "funder_type": "Faith foundation", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Parishes/schools in Fort Wayne–South Bend diocese; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "NE Indiana", "state": "IN", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual (November)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Diocesan foundation grants for Catholic ministries.", "tags": "general", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online"}, {"slug": "cfgp-grants", "name": "Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia – Grants (multiple programs)", "url": "https://www.thecfgp.org/grants", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Catholic organizations; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "Greater Philadelphia", "state": "PA", "deadline_or_rolling": "Program-specific", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Several Catholic grant programs incl. vocations.", "tags": "clergy", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: See program pages"}, {"slug": "ccfmn-youth", "name": "Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota – Preschool, Youth & Young Adult Ministry Grants", "url": "https://www.ccf-mn.org/grants/preschool-youth-youngadult/", "funder_type": "Faith foundation", "amount": "Typically $250–$3,000", "eligibility": "Parishes in Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "Minnesota", "state": "MN", "deadline_or_rolling": "Next cycle: June (annual)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Grants for youth and young adult ministry.", "tags": "youth", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Online"}, {"slug": "mbfn-grants", "name": "Missouri Baptist Foundation – Church project grants", "url": "https://mbfn.org/grants/", "funder_type": "Funder (several programs)", "amount": "See funder site", "eligibility": "Missouri Baptist churches; 501(c)(3): n/a", "region": "Missouri", "state": "MO", "deadline_or_rolling": "Annual window (fall)", "deadline_date": "", "eligible_uses": "Grants for Missouri Baptist church projects.", "tags": "general", "last_verified": "2026-10-20", "notes": "How to apply: Apply during window"}]}