Every dated deadline in the directory, soonest first.
This page was built on Oct 20, 2026 and sorts every listing that has a published deadline date. 11 close within the next 31 days, and 7 close later. Programs with rolling or unannounced dates are left off; see each category page for those.
Diaconal/outreach ministry projects
Official page for Presbytery of Greater Atlanta – Diaconal Ministry Grant (opens in new tab)
For national or multistate mentoring networks; fits large ministry networks.
Official page for U.S. DOJ – OJJDP – Multistate Mentoring Programs (FY2026) (opens in new tab)
New outreach ministry; not regular budget
Official page for NC Conference UMC – Mission Seed Funds (opens in new tab)
Supports community groups running reentry services for adults leaving incarceration.
Church health ministry teams/projects
Official page for NC Conference UMC – Health Ministry Local Church Grant (opens in new tab)
Evangelism and community engagement
Official page for Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma – Vitality Grants (opens in new tab)
Federal funds for programs helping young people return home from juvenile or adult facilities.
New or enhanced ministry, programs, processes
Official page for Pittsburgh Presbytery – ACT Enhancement Grants (opens in new tab)
Seed or emergency money for district churches.
Official page for West Ohio Conference UMC – Olentangy River District Microgrants (opens in new tab)
Funds mentoring programs for young people affected by family or personal substance use.
Unexpected capital expenses and building repairs
Official page for Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio – Church Foundation Grants (opens in new tab)
The directory
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Programs including all groups, cultures and races
Official page for NC Conference UMC – Comprehensive Plan of Inclusiveness (CPI) (opens in new tab)
Grants for Lutheran congregations and partners in metro St. Louis.
Official page for Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis grants (opens in new tab)
Helps institutions protect historic collections, records and artifacts.
Official page for National Endowment for the Humanities – Collections Stewardship (opens in new tab)
Funds public-facing history and culture programs; congregations with historic archives or buildings can partner.
Small grants for children, youth and young adult ministry.
Official page for Missouri Conference UMC – MOAC Ministry Grants (opens in new tab)
Assessment, leadership training, discernment
Official page for Presbytery of Chicago – Small Church Program (opens in new tab)
Evangelism with social impact; poverty programs
Official page for Texas Methodist Foundation – Competitive Grants (opens in new tab)
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