Center for Faith

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

– First Amendment, Constitution of the United States

Our Mission

The U.S. Department of Labor established the Center for Faith in response to the historic Executive Order that recognized the essential role of faith-based organizations in supporting our communities.

The Center for Faith engages with faith-based organizations to maximize their participation in grant funding opportunities and minimize regulatory burdens.

Our goal is engaging faith organizations to defend religious liberty and lift up individuals through the dignity of work and self-sufficiency; and to combat anti-Christian, anti-Semitic bias, as well as all forms of religious discrimination.

Featured Resources

Multiple hands stacked on top of each other

Two people sitting at a table looking at a tablet and laptop

A clipboard with a piece of paper with the heading of "religious discrimination"

Workplace Guidance on Faith

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits federal agencies from discriminating against employees or applicants for employment because of their religious beliefs and requires federal agencies to reasonably accommodate the religious beliefs or practices of employees.

Federal Centers for Faith

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

U.S. Department of Interior

U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of War

U.S. Small Business Administration

Establishment of The White House Faith Office

The White House Faith Office was established in 2025 under President Donald Trump as a White House agency to assist faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship in their efforts to strengthen American families, promote work and self-sufficiency, and protect religious liberty.