List of grant funders for churches

17 February 2025

A list of the top funders that support churches and are currently offering grants. Search to find potential grants for your church.

This list has been compiled by researching and cross-checking multiple lists of funds that are currently available. All funders on this list are open to churches.

Each entry on the list contains key information, including the funder’s interests, contact information, and details of how to apply. The funder’s website is included; we recommend that you visit their website before making an application. Most funders have a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you complete their application forms online.

If you need support when applying for grants, we have developed resources and tools that can assist your church and its community.

Below, you can search for funders supporting faith and religious activities or those supporting community action. Or search our separate list of local community foundations.

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Grant funders for churches

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Laing Family Trusts

Grants programme, from £2,000 to £20,000, for the advancement of the evangelical Christian faith and the relief of poverty.

Benefact Trust

Projects by Christian organisations dedicated to supporting communities of all faiths and none

Clergy Support Trust

Financial support grants, emergency grants and debt support for clergy in need.

FSJ Trust

Funds for charities and churches in Essex.

Gannochy Trust

To improve the quality of community life in Perth and Kinross, and for people across Scotland.

Hadrian Trust

Supporting vulnerable people and communities; improving the lives of people living and working in the North East of England.

Historic England

Repair and conservation of listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and registered parks and gardens.

Karbon homes

Community funding for projects that make a real difference to people’s lives and wellbeing in communities across the North East of England.

National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF)

A range of grants is available for community projects.

Sir George Martin Trust

Small grants for charities and churches doing community outreach work in West Yorkshire.

The Headley Trust

Part of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, with funding streams for cathedrals, major churches, and arts and heritage.

Westhill Endowment

Educational projects with strong underlying Christian values that change people’s lives, foster empathy between communities, and build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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