Is there money set aside for Faith-Based Organizations?
No. The Federal government does not set aside a separate funding stream specifically for faith-based groups. Rather, they are eligible to apply for government grants on an equal footing with other similar non-governmental organizations. Back to Top ^ Question 2: How can my organization find out about Federal grants? Answer: All Federal grants must be announced to the public and the most comprehensive source is www.Grants.gov, which is a one-stop “storefront” for most grants available from the United States Government. You can search Grants.gov by keyword (e.g. “malaria”), agency (e.g. “U.S. Agency for International Development”), or by category (e.g. “International Development”). You will see a chronological listing of open grants which you can then click on individually to access and read the solicitations. The various Web pages of our Federal Partners are also good sources. Back to Top ^ Question 3: Does our religious organization have to form a special nonprofit organization in orde