The Catholic Foundation Accepting On-Line Grant Applications
The Catholic Foundation announced today that it will accept on-line grant applications for all grant cycles.
The new link process will begin on Monday, February 8, with a link on the Foundation’s website at www.catholic-foundation.org in time for The Challenge in Changing Times grants cycle which begins the same day. “On-line applications will make our grants application process more efficient and easier for everyone involved,” says Jennifer Damiano, Executive Director of the Foundation.
Director of Grants & Parish Relations Amy Parker reported that the Foundation receives more than 300 grant applications yearly. “I am excited to respond to our applicants’ request for this service,” Parker commented.
The Challenge in Changing Times grants are available only to parishes to support needs in the areas of Capital for Parishes, Elementary School Assistance, Evangelization & Care for the Poor, and Assistance to Seniors. Parishes may apply for one grant in each category.
To access the application, guidelines and frequently asked questions about the Challenge grants, please visit www.catholic-foundation.org and click on the “Grants” link on the left-hand side. Contact Amy Parker at 614-443-8893 or 866-298-8893 with questions.
The deadline for all Challenge grant on-line applications is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010. Hard-copy applications will no longer be accepted.
The Catholic Foundation provides financial support to parishes, schools and Catholic organizations throughout the 23-county Diocese of Columbus, averaging about $5,000,000 annually. It is one of the oldest and largest Catholic diocesan foundations in the country, distributing over $48,000,000 in the diocese since 1985. For additional information about The Catholic Foundation, please visit www.catholic-foundation.org.
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