Grant Programs


Guidelines for Requesting Funds

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INTRODUCTION

Catholic Extension uniquely contributes to the growth and vibrancy of the church in the U.S. by strategically investing in under-resourced Catholic communities to unleash the power of faith that transforms hearts, lives and society. This national fundraising organization provides financial resources to dioceses and parishes through programs and services investing in people, infrastructure and ministries.

RECIPIENTS
Catholic Extension provides funds directly to financially under-resourced "mission dioceses" that are approved by Catholic Extension's Board of Governors. Funds are not given to individuals or organizations that do not work in these specified "mission dioceses."

For a list of approved dioceses, please click here.

INQUIRIES
If your diocese is an approved "mission diocese," please notify your designated diocesan contact person to discuss your funding needs before formally requesting funds from Catholic Extension.

To find your diocesan representative for Catholic Extension funding requests, please click here.

For general questions regarding eligibility or funding opportunities or procedures, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions document. Or, contact Catholic Extension directly at grants@catholicextension.org; 800-842-7804.


SIX TYPES OF FUNDING

There are six basic ways in which Catholic Extension provides support to Catholic communities:

  • Category Five: Building Capacity - Funds initiatives that help the church increase its fundraising capabilities, manage its financial resources, and operate more efficiently. Includes support for Catholic Schools.

DATES TO REQUEST FUNDING

  • March 1, 2012
  • June 15, 2012
  • September 1, 2012
  • November 15, 2012

Click here for the detailed funding request schedule.


REQUEST FUNDING

Make a New Funding Request

Access Saved Requests or Reporting Forms


ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

In addition to the funding opportunities described above, Catholic Extension works with partner organizations to proactively create additional opportunities to support Catholic communities in "mission dioceses." Partners are typically Catholic organizations offering services and resources to dioceses that the dioceses would otherwise be unable to attain due to the barriers of cost and/or geographic distance.

Partnerships provide support to dioceses in a variety of ways, but are especially represented in Catholic Extension's "Building Leaders" initiative. Examples of partnerships include universities that heavily reduce tuition for degree programs for lay and ordained Catholic leaders.

For more information about the current availability and nature of these partnership opportunities, please click here.