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Grant Application Details

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The Catholic Foundation recognizes that the current economic turmoil has placed an especially heavy burden on working families and those who have lost jobs or homes. As a charitable foundation dedicated to advancing the mission and ministries of the Church, we also recognize that parishes, schools and social service organizations play a leading role in helping families cope through these difficult times. We have explored ways we can effectively help the Church respond to the problems and needs that threaten the well-being of families in our communities.

This year, all grants will focus on demonstrable, urgent human needs. Funding primarily will be limited to programs that address basic human needs, for example, counseling and pastoral support to cope with social and economic distress, shelter for the homeless, food for the growing number of people going hungry, financial counseling for people facing severe economic loss. There will be a few grants available for historic preservation. Grants will range in size from $2,000 to $7,000 each.

Grant proposals for 2010 are now being accepted. The following guidelines are intended to help grant applicants prepare a proposal that fits The Catholic Foundation’s requirements.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 23, 2010

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible for a grant from The Catholic Foundation:

The grant applicant must be listed in the Official Catholic Directory of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. However, an organization that is not listed in the Official Catholic Directory of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe may apply for funding from The Catholic Foundation if the organization is collaborating with a Catholic parish, school or an organization listed in the Directory. The pastor, principal or executive director of the sponsoring school, parish or organization must endorse the grant application of any such organization.
The applicant must be tax-exempt under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

This year, The Catholic Foundation will not accept proposals for:

  1. Grants to individuals.
  2. Programs whose primary purpose is tuition support.
  3. Capital expenditures consisting of land, buildings or permanent fixtures.
  4. General support or operating expenses. Salary expense may be
     considered, provided it is directly related to the program and does not
     extend beyond the 12-month grant period.

An eligible organization, school or parish may submit proposals for more than one program a year. There is no limit on the number of consecutive years a program may be funded, but a new proposal must be submitted each year.

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Grant Process

Preparing a Grant Application

All grant proposals must be typed or computer generated. Applicants should use the grant proposal form prepared by The Catholic Foundation for the year 2010, which may be downloaded using the links below, or by calling (505) 872-2901. You also may stop by the Foundation office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and pick up a proposal form.

Submitting a Grant Application

An original plus three copies of the completed grant proposal should be submitted to:

The Catholic Foundation
4333 Pan American Freeway NE, Suite D
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Grant proposals must be postmarked for delivery to The Catholic Foundation by midnight on Friday, April 23, 2010, or hand-delivered to The Catholic Foundation office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010. Late or incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Grant Decisions

The Foundation’s Grant Committee will review and evaluate grant proposals according to established guidelines, and will submit recommendations to the Board of Trustees. All grant applicants will be notified of the decisions of the Board before the end of July. Successful applicants will be required to complete a contractual agreement before funds are disbursed. A formal presentation of grant awards will be made at the Foundation’s annual grant awards event.

Evaluation Procedures

All grant recipients must report on the expenditure of grant funds and the results of the funded program. Mid-year and final progress reports are required and the forms will be sent at the appropriate times. Failure to submit a progress report will disqualify the grant recipient from further funding by The Catholic Foundation. Please be advised that The Catholic Foundation will conduct random pre- and post-site visits during the grant cycle.

If you have questions or need additional information about completing a grant proposal, you may call Marta Santiago at The Catholic Foundation, (505) 872-2901.

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Application Documents

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 23, 2010

2010 GRANT APPLICATION in MS Word format.

2010 GRANT APPLICATION in PDF format.

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