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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.

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427 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.

National Institutes of Health

HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026
Closes: Oct 30, 2026
PAR-27-045
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National Park Service

National Parks Business Plan Internship

Posted: Sep 28, 2026
Closes: Jan 4, 2027
P26AS00055
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Natural Resources Conservation Service

Easement Restoration and Stewardship

Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Closes: Nov 19, 2026
USDA-NHQ-ACEP-26-NOFO0001456
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National Institutes of Health

NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Closes: Nov 16, 2029
PAR-28-072
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DOC NOAA - ERA Production

Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management.

Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Closes: Feb 12, 2027
NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934
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National Institutes of Health

Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Management and Data Coordination Unit (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Closes: May 25, 2027
PAR-28-057
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National Institutes of Health

Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Research Units (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Closes: Nov 5, 2029
PAR-28-056
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Environmental Protection Agency

2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program

Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Closes: Jan 22, 2027
EPA-OAR-OTAQ-26-01
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ACC-APG-Detrick

Deployed Warfighter Protection FY27

Posted: Sep 24, 2026
Closes: Mar 17, 2027
AFPMB-BAA-27-01
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Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
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NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement

Posted: Sep 24, 2026
Closes: Sep 30, 2026
DFOP0018712
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National Institutes of Health

Limited Competition: NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hubs (REACH) (SB0 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Sep 24, 2026
Closes: Nov 10, 2026
RFA-OD-27-009
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DOC NOAA - ERA Production

John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant

Posted: Sep 23, 2026
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2026-31863
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