Mini-Grants for Mission
Open$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 →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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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 →Ready to explore grant funding?
Submit an inquiry and our team will follow up to discuss eligibility, project scope, and next steps.
Know about another opportunity that should be on this list? Email staff@faith.foundation and we'll update it.