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Church grants and funding opportunities

Search federal grant opportunities that may fit churches, ministries, and faith-based nonprofits. Review eligibility, deadlines, and tracking steps before you apply.

686 matching open opportunities from Grants.gov.

Quick Answer: church grants

Churches and faith-based nonprofits can apply for some federal grants when the program is eligible, the services are not limited to religious activity, and the organization can meet reporting rules. Always confirm applicant eligibility on the official Grants.gov listing before investing time in a proposal.

Eligibility notes

  • Confirm whether faith-based nonprofits are eligible applicants.
  • Separate program services from worship or religious instruction when the grant requires it.
  • Check whether a partner organization or fiscal sponsor is needed.

Prepare before applying

  • Document the community need and program plan.
  • Prepare a grant budget that separates restricted costs.
  • Decide who will own deadlines, reports, and follow-up.

After you win

  • Track restricted grant funds separately from tithes and offerings.
  • Keep receipts, payroll allocations, and program outcomes connected.
  • Report remaining grant balances clearly to leadership.

Open opportunities to review

Use these listings as a starting point, then confirm eligibility on the official grant page.

Health Resources and Services Administration

Delta Rural Integrated Health Network Program

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Jul 17, 2026
#HRSA-26-073
National Institutes of Health

Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (P30-Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Feb 10, 2027
#RFA-DK-27-119
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Aug 14, 2026
#DFOP0018696
National Institutes of Health

NIAID Clinical Trial Implementation Cooperative Agreement (U01 Clinical Trial Required)

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Jul 5, 2029
#PAR-27-064
Food and Nutrition Service

FY2026 SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives – Cooperative Agreement

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Jul 16, 2026
#USDA-FNS-SNAP-HFMI-2026
National Institute of Food and Agriculture

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Jul 16, 2026
#USDA-NIFA-FINI-011907
U.S. Mission to Barbados

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Jul 24, 2026
#OFOP0002992
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis

Rural Emergency Medical Services Training

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Jul 16, 2026
#TI-26-004
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

FY 2026 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals and Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Aug 14, 2026
#DFOP0018692
National Institutes of Health

Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (Parent F99/K00 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Apr 8, 2029
#PA-27-037

Related grant planning resources

Connect the search process to budgets, restricted funds, and reporting.

church grants: common questions

Can churches apply for federal grants?

Some federal grants allow faith-based organizations to apply, but eligibility depends on the specific opportunity. The official grant listing should always be checked first.

Do church grants need separate fund tracking?

Yes. Restricted grant dollars should be tracked separately so leaders can see what was awarded, what was spent, and what remains available.

Track grants after you win

Alignmint connects grant search, restricted funds, donor records, and reporting so awarded dollars stay clear.

Browse grants by program area

Start with the category that best matches your work, then confirm eligibility on the official listing.

More grant search guides

Start with the audience or program area you serve, then confirm eligibility on the official Grants.gov listing.

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