Church community outreach grants

HUD's CDBG program provides annual grants to states, cities, and counties to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity. Religious organizations operating as subgrantees can use CDBG funds for community services and facility improvements that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Applications are submitted through your local or state CDBG grantee.

The United Methodist Church's Advance program channels direct charitable giving to approved projects and organizations working in mission. Local churches can receive Advance Specials designations for projects focused on disaster relief, community development, and health and wholeness ministries. Approved projects receive promotional support and can receive directed gifts from churches worldwide.

The Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative, supported by the California Community Foundation and 19 other funders, invests in Los Angeles County nonprofits pursuing formal partnerships: mergers, joint programs, shared back-office operations, and asset transfers. Churches and faith-based 501(c)(3)s are eligible, and faith-based collaborations have received funding, but grants only support partnership restructuring between two or more organizations, not standalone church projects. Exploratory grants fund third-party consultants, with planning and implementation grants for collaborations that move forward. Applications are accepted year-round and considered first come, first served within each fiscal year.