Up to $500,000 Available for Sacred Place Preservation: Applications Now Open
Congregations with historic church buildings now have a significant opportunity to secure funding and expert support for major preservation projects. The National Fund for Sacred Places is now accepting applications for its next grant cycle, offering capital grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, along with comprehensive technical assistance for qualifying congregations.
The National Fund for Sacred Places supports once-in-a-generation preservation projects—critical repairs, restorations, and upgrades that ensure sacred spaces remain safe, accessible, and mission-ready for decades to come. Beyond financial support, the program provides wrap-around services, including planning guidance, fundraising support, and technical expertise, helping congregations steward their buildings as tools for ministry and community engagement.
Congregations and synod leaders interested in learning more are encouraged to attend an upcoming informational webinar:
2026 National Fund for Sacred Places Information Session
📅 Thursday, January 22
⏰ 3:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Arizona
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZbXIBsZxQFiUsW_V7ac7Aw#/registration
Applications are now open and available at: fundforsacredplaces.org/apply/
The National Fund for Sacred Places is a program of Partners for Sacred Places, in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Together, they work with congregations across denominations to preserve historic religious properties while strengthening their role as anchors of faith, service, and community life.
Congregations may also find inspiration in the newly released winter issue of Sacred Places Magazine, which highlights churches in Philadelphia, North Carolina, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. These stories show how congregations are reimagining their buildings—honoring their legacy while forming new partnerships and sustainable futures for ministry.
For congregations in the Grand Canyon Synod discerning next steps for their buildings and mission, this program offers both practical resources and theological alignment with our call to faithful stewardship—caring for what has been entrusted to us so it may continue to serve God’s people and God’s world.
