Several organizations and foundations provide grants to support church youth groups in their programs, activities, and community engagement. Here are some potential sources of grants for church youth groups:
- Lilly Endowment Inc. – Youth Theology Network:
- Lilly Endowment’s Youth Theology Network provides grants to support programs that help high school students explore theology and Christian vocation. This could include youth groups engaged in theological education and reflection.
- Website: Lilly Endowment – Youth Theology Network
- Thrivent Foundation – Christian Community Grant Program:
- Thrivent Foundation offers grants through its Christian Community Grant Program to support projects and activities that strengthen Christian communities, including those led by church youth groups.
- Website: Thrivent Foundation
- United Methodist Communications – Technology Grants:
- United Methodist Communications provides technology grants that can benefit church youth groups seeking to enhance their communication and outreach efforts.
- Website: United Methodist Communications Grants
- Duke Endowment – Youth Ministry Grants:
- The Duke Endowment provides grants to support youth ministry programs that focus on faith formation, leadership development, and community engagement.
- Website: Duke Endowment – Grant Opportunities
- The Episcopal Church – Young Adult and Campus Ministries Grants:
- The Episcopal Church offers grants for young adult and campus ministries that may also benefit church youth groups involved in collaborative programs.
- Website: Episcopal Church – Grants
- John Templeton Foundation – Spiritual Development Grants:
- The John Templeton Foundation supports projects that promote spiritual development and may consider grants for programs that align with the goals of church youth groups.
- Website: John Templeton Foundation
- Foundation for the Carolinas – Mary and Elliott Wood Foundation:
- The Mary and Elliott Wood Foundation, managed by the Foundation for the Carolinas, provides grants to support Christian ministries, including those focused on youth.
- Website: Foundation for the Carolinas
Before applying for any grants, carefully review the eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and deadlines for each program. Additionally, consider checking with regional or denominational foundations, as well as local community foundations, which may have specific grants available to support church youth groups in their areas.