Grants and Loans for Church Buildings in 2026
The application form, guidance and eligibility criteria for the Diocesan Church Buildings Grants and Loan Schemes are available on the new dedicated webpage here.
The next application deadline for the grant scheme will be the 30th June 2026. Parish loan applications may be submitted at any time.
For queries regarding the Church Building Grant or Loan Schemes please email resourcingparishes@leeds.anglican.org.
Funding Directory
See below a booklet compiled by several Dioceses about funding opportunities, the grants are separated based on different types of project, such as conservation or community projects. Click on the image below for the PDF.
Local Funding Opportunities
There are several local community foundations across the UK, each offering different grants to support local community work. There are 5 different foundations that operate across the Diocese of Leeds, so do check out the one near you.
Community Foundation for Calderdale
2 Ridings Community Foundation
One Community (Kirklees area)
Lancashire Community Foundation
Leeds Community Foundation (covers Bradford as well)
Other key funders to consider approaching for support with a variety of capital building projects would be: