Faith-Based and Religious Nonprofits: September Funding Opportunities

September brings a steady stream of funding for faith communities and religious organizations. Whether you're strengthening discipleship, supporting Black Catholic ministry, securing your house of worship, or launching collaborative community work, these opportunities invite you to deepen the relationships that sustain your mission.

Bethany Lutheran Foundation of Fredericksburg, Texas, Inc. — Grant for Faith-Based and Community Ministry Nonprofits

This foundation awards grants to organizations advancing the discipleship of Jesus Christ with a wide beneficiary reach. A Mission and Ministry Committee evaluates projects, and the Foundation Board approves awards annually. Funds distribute in December following the grant cycle. If your ministry is rooted in Lutheran faith and serves a broad community, this is worth exploring. Deadline: September 1. Apply here

National Black Catholic Congress — Grant for Black Catholic Ministry Organizations

The National Black Catholic Congress provides seed funding up to $20,000 to organizations serving Black Catholics through parishes, schools, and communities. Funded programs must align with an (Arch)diocesan Pastoral Plan of Action or focus on family strengthening, Catholic education, spirituality, youth re-engagement, or community evangelization. Organizations can receive funding for up to three grant cycles. This is a direct pathway for Black Catholic ministry work. Deadline: September 8. Apply here

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) — Grant for Houses of Worship Security Improvements

The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance funds physical security improvements and safety planning for houses of worship to protect congregants and staff from violent attacks and hate crimes. If your congregation or faith organization has been thinking about security upgrades, this federal program removes a major barrier. Deadline: September 9. Apply here

Congregations with Community (CWC), supported by Lilly Endowment, Inc. — Grant for Congregations and Community Partner Nonprofits

This program supports collaborative partnerships between congregations and community organizations tackling homelessness, immigration, literacy, environmental concerns, and social justice. The funder looks for teams of congregations and community partners working together on shared causes. If your congregation has been looking for a partner to deepen community impact, this grant rewards that relationship. Deadline: September 11. Apply here

St. Joseph Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle — Grant for Catholic and Catholic-Affiliated Nonprofits

St. Joseph Foundation supports 501(c)(3) parishes, Catholic organizations, and Catholic-affiliated entities in Western Washington. Funding addresses spiritual and social needs, pastoral ministry, faith formation, education, food access, housing, mental health, and youth development. If you serve communities in the region and are rooted in Catholic mission, this foundation knows your context. Deadline: September 11. Apply here

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) — Grant for Catholic Communications Nonprofits and Organizations

The Catholic Communication Campaign supports communications projects that spread the Gospel message and advance the USCCB's mission. Grants are available for domestic projects with national reach and for Catholic communications work in developing areas where the Church is young and growing. Projects must be directly tied to evangelization and faith expression. Deadline: September 14. Apply here

United Church of Christ National Ministries — Grant for New and Renewing Faith Communities

The CASA Program provides multi-year grants up to $25,000 to help new and renewing ministries establish transformative faith communities and achieve financial sustainability. Awards go to ministries aligned with the UCC's purpose, mission, and vision. In years three and four, continued funding requires matching funds raised by the grantee. If you are planting or revitalizing a faith community, this program is built for you. Deadline: September 15. Apply here

These opportunities span the month ahead. If there's a specific funder relationship you'd like Funding Findr to keep an eye on, reply and let us know. We're here to help you stay close to the funders who care about the same communities you do.

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