Church ministry grants

AGFinancial's Church Strengthening Grants provide financial assistance to Assemblies of God churches facing critical facility needs or ministry expansion opportunities. Grants are available for construction and renovation projects, as well as ministry equipment and technology upgrades that enable churches to better serve their communities. Priority consideration is given to churches in lower-income communities and those demonstrating strong growth.

The PC(USA) 1001 New Worshiping Communities movement funds new worshiping communities through a graduated grant ladder: Seed grants of $10,000 in year one, Investment grants of $30,000 after 12 months, and Growth grants of $30,000 about 18 months later, plus health insurance and sabbatical support for leaders. Applications are reviewed roughly four times per year (2026 deadlines: January 27, April 28, June 30, September 1) and every application must be reviewed and signed by the community's local presbytery, which receives the funds.

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.

Lilly Endowment's Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative supports efforts to strengthen the long-term financial health and sustainability of Christian congregations. Grants are awarded to national denominational organizations and theological schools that develop programs helping congregations diversify their income streams and build endowments. Individual congregations may apply through their denominational partners.

The Duke Endowment's Rural Church program supports rural United Methodist churches in North Carolina, per the founding indenture: congregations in communities of 1,500 or less (or USDA-designated rural census tracts) that appear on the Endowment's eligibility list. Projects must fit one of four priorities: pastoral leadership, reimagining church real estate, congregational capacity, or selected child-focused programs. Two-stage process with pre-application deadlines of May 10 and October 3 each year; full applications are by invitation.