Mini-Grants for Mission
Closed$1,000 – $3,000Unrestricted funding for faith communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington achieving mission goals.
How it works
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Eligibility check
Confirm ministry status, use of funds, and readiness to deploy capital.
2
Application review
Our grants committee evaluates mission fit, budget, and leadership capacity.
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Award + reporting
Once funded, we outline reporting milestones and storytelling support.
Our grant programs
Parsonage Electrification
CompletedCompleted four rounds with 55 high-efficiency electric installations across 22 Washington parsonages.
Heat Pumps for PNW Churches
ClosedGrant opportunity closed. Contact us to be notified if a future round opens.
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.
Learn more →Lilly Endowment — Clergy Renewal Programs
Helps pastors take restoration time from ministry duties.
Learn more →Mustard Seed Migration Grants (UMCOR)
Up to $2,000 on a rolling basis for migration-related ministries.
Learn more →National Fund for Sacred Places
$50,000 – $500,000 for historic houses of worship preservation projects.
Learn more →PNW Ministry Opportunity Fund
Encourages innovation and risk-taking ministry; grants under $5,000 and up to $20,000.
Learn more →PNW Board of Church & Society — Peace with Justice
Grants to congregations and nonprofits whose work aligns with Social Principles.
Learn more →PNW Board of Church & Society — MLK Jr. Award
Honors individuals embodying Dr. King's social justice legacy; designates grant to nonprofit.
Learn more →Social Justice Fund Northwest
Grants for under-resourced organizations in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming.
Learn more →District Extension Societies (Oregon-Idaho)
Amount and purpose vary by district for UMC congregations.
Learn more →Affordable Multifamily Rental Projects (Washington)
Washington state Department of Commerce funding for affordable housing.
Learn more →3 Rivers Community Foundation Grants
Grants for nonprofits serving Benton and Franklin counties, Washington.
Learn more →Rasmuson Foundation (Alaska)
Awards typically $5,000 – $20,000 for Alaska-focused initiatives.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →Scholarship resources
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PNW Conference Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities for Pacific Northwest Conference members.
Learn more →Oregon-Idaho Conference Scholarships
Scholarships for students in the Oregon-Idaho Conference.
Learn more →UM Higher Education Foundation
Scholarships and educational funding through the United Methodist system.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →Energize (King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish)
Heat pumps and building upgrades; ~$6 million total funding 2026–2029.
Learn more →Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction
Federal deduction $0.50–$1.00 per sq ft for energy efficiency improvements.
Learn more →U.S. DOE Renewable Energy Grant Program (Idaho)
Federal renewable energy grants for nonprofits in Idaho.
Learn more →Up & Go Electric for Workplace (PSE)
Covers up to 100% of cost to install Level 2 EV charging for qualifying customers.
Learn more →Community Heat Pump Deployment Program (Oregon)
Supports heat pump installations in Oregon homes.
Learn more →Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program
Rebates for solar electric and paired solar + storage systems.
Learn more →Heat Pumps & Energy-Efficient Upgrades (Oregon)
HEAR and HOMES programs for heat pumps and efficiency upgrades.
Learn more →Carbon Reduction Fund (Alaska)
Heat pump installation in Alaskan homes with partial to full cost coverage.
Learn more →Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reimburses nonprofits up to 30% of renewable energy project costs.
Learn more →Interfaith Community Solar (Oregon)
Solar panel leasing for Oregon congregations unable to purchase outright.
Learn more →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.
Know about another opportunity that should be on this list? Email staff@faith.foundation and we'll update it.