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.

Beaverbrook Foundation

Preserving heritage buildings and supporting charitable appeals.

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.

Garfield Weston Foundation

A wide range of charities that make a positive difference, working in different sectors in the UK.

Historic England

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

Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation

The advancement of the Christian faith and other charitable purposes.

National Churches Trust

To support church buildings from all Christian denominations, of all ages and listing status, that are open and accessible across the UK.

Department for Culture Media and Sport

To support the preservation of historic places of worship, ensuring they can continue to serve their communities.

Norwood and Newton Settlement

We encourage Christian Church growth mainly through the funding of capital building projects.

Sir George Martin Trust

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

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