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Grants

Increase your positive impact with a grant to grow your ministry.

From infrastructure improvements to program expenses, we help ministries fund transformational work.

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How it works

1

Eligibility check

Confirm nonprofit or mission-driven status, use of funds, and readiness to deploy capital.

2

Application review

Our grants committee evaluates mission fit, budget, and leadership capacity.

3

Award + reporting

Once funded, we outline reporting milestones and storytelling support.

Our grant programs

Nonprofit Heat Pumps

Open

Up to $75,000 in rebates to convert your nonprofit space from fossil fuel to electric heat.

Mini-Grants for Mission

Closed$1,000 – $3,000

Unrestricted funding for faith communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington achieving mission goals.

Grants from other funders

We track opportunities from other organizations that may benefit your ministry. Filter by state to find relevant grants.

Lilly Endowment — Exploring Christian Practices

Up to $2.5 million each for 5-year programs.

Lilly Endowment — Clergy Renewal Programs

Helps pastors take restoration time from ministry duties.

Mustard Seed Migration Grants (UMCOR)

Up to $2,000 on a rolling basis for migration-related ministries.

National Fund for Sacred Places

$50,000 – $500,000 for historic houses of worship preservation projects.

PNW Ministry Opportunity Fund

Encourages innovation and risk-taking ministry; grants under $5,000 and up to $20,000.

PNW Board of Church & Society — Peace with Justice

Grants to congregations and nonprofits whose work aligns with Social Principles.

PNW Board of Church & Society — MLK Jr. Award

Honors individuals embodying Dr. King's social justice legacy; designates grant to nonprofit.

Social Justice Fund Northwest

Grants for under-resourced organizations in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming.

District Extension Societies (Oregon-Idaho)

Amount and purpose vary by district for UMC congregations.

Affordable Multifamily Rental Projects (Washington)

Washington state Department of Commerce funding for affordable housing.

3 Rivers Community Foundation Grants

Grants for nonprofits serving Benton and Franklin counties, Washington.

Rasmuson Foundation (Alaska)

Awards typically $5,000 – $20,000 for Alaska-focused initiatives.

Seed Funding from UWF

The Office of Racial Justice invites United Women in Faith groups at any level to apply for funding of up to $2,000 to support their local work to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline, stop the criminalization of communities of color, and/or end mass incarceration. Applications will not be accepted after September 30, 2026.

GCORR Grants to Expand Mental Health Support

GCORR is excited to announce the 2026 CAF grant opportunity dedicated to expanding mental health support for historically underserved communities. Recognizing that access to quality mental health services is often limited by systemic, economic, and cultural factors, this twelve-month grant seeks initiatives that enable communities to overcome these barriers through the provision of education, life skills, and tools to cope more effectively. The initiative must incorporate trauma-informed and culturally appropriate processes that continue to promote a justice-oriented mindset.

Scholarship resources

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GBHEM Scholarships (2026–2027)

Awards on average $4 million in scholarships annually.

PNW Scholarships

Limited scholarships up to $1,500 for young adults.

PNW Conference Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities for Pacific Northwest Conference members.

Oregon-Idaho Conference Scholarships

Scholarships for students in the Oregon-Idaho Conference.

UM Higher Education Foundation

Scholarships and educational funding through the United Methodist system.

Solar & energy support

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UMC Solar and Battery Pilot Program

Through a new pilot program led by Global Ministries Environmental Sustainability and UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response, churches who offer community-based services can now learn how to implement solar and/or battery storage so they can stay open when a disaster or power outage disrupts their normal operations.

Energize (King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish)

Heat pumps and building upgrades; ~$6 million total funding 2026–2029.

Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction

Federal deduction $0.50–$1.00 per sq ft for energy efficiency improvements.

U.S. DOE Renewable Energy Grant Program (Idaho)

Federal renewable energy grants for nonprofits in Idaho.

Up & Go Electric for Workplace (PSE)

Covers up to 100% of cost to install Level 2 EV charging for qualifying customers.

Community Heat Pump Deployment Program (Oregon)

Supports heat pump installations in Oregon homes.

Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program

Rebates for solar electric and paired solar + storage systems.

Heat Pumps & Energy-Efficient Upgrades (Oregon)

HEAR and HOMES programs for heat pumps and efficiency upgrades.

Carbon Reduction Fund (Alaska)

Heat pump installation in Alaskan homes with partial to full cost coverage.

Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Reimburses nonprofits up to 30% of renewable energy project costs.

Interfaith Community Solar (Oregon)

Solar panel leasing for Oregon congregations unable to purchase outright.

Tell us about your project

Send a short inquiry and our team will follow up to talk through eligibility, scope, and next steps — no formal application required to start.

Start a grant inquiry (800) 488-4179

Know about another opportunity that should be on this list? Email staff@faith.foundation and we'll update it.