Monday, September 7, 2009

Grants For Repairing Old Churches

Grants for Repairing Old Churches


A church can be a large focal point in many communities. Church organizations can provide funding, and offer their own services to parishioners and those who live locally. Churches do need maintenance and repairs, and often, budgets don't allow for essential works to be completed. Fortunately, there are grant-giving institutions that can assist in helping fund the repairs churches need.


Save America's Treasures


Government funding is available for church repair and restoration works through the Save America's Treasures organization and is part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Save America's Treasures makes grant money available for conservation, restoration and repair works on buildings deemed historically significant. Although not limited to them, churches are eligible for the funding. To qualify, the place must be a non-profit organization exempt from federal taxes. Save America's Treasures offers the funding on a dollar per dollar matching scheme with a matching minimum of $25,000.


Save America's Treasures


National Trust for Historic Preservation


1785 Massachusetts Ave, N.W.


Washington, D.C. 20036


(202) 588-6012


saveamericastreasures.org


Partners for Sacred Places


The Partners for Sacred Places organization is a non-sectarian, non-denominational organization that helps churches receive grant money so they can go on functioning. This is a non-profit organization with a goal of keeping historic churches active and usable. Money given can be used for a variety of purposes, including repair and restoration work.


Partners for Sacred Places


1700 Sansom Street


Philadelphia, PA 19103


(215) 567-3234


sacredplaces.org


Pembrook Foundation


The Pembrook Foundation offers financial assistance and leadership to churches in the state of Florida. Funds can be used for a variety of services, including repairs and restoration work. Funds also are allocated for church construction. As of 2010, the Pembroke Foundation has helped over 200 churches in the state of Florida with grant money totaling over one million dollars.


Pembrook Foundation


9089 Orlando Ave.


Navarre, FL 32566


(407) 758-4230


pembrookfoundation.org


Oldham Little Church Foundation


The Oldham Little Church Foundation offers small grants for churches that are meant to see them through a temporary situation. In terms of repairs or construction, the foundation assists with short falls on works that have already been contracted. The idea is to enable churches through these difficult circumstances so they can go on to become stronger ministries. The foundation does not assist in funding new projects.


Oldham Little Church Foundation


14090 Southwest Freeway


Suite 270


Sugarland, TX 77478


(281) 565-1776

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