Dear Pastors, Senior Pastoral Associates and Administrators:

The Diocese of Richmond has grant funds available from its Home Mission Program, funded by the annual collection for Home Missions and the Annual Appeal. These funds are available to mission parishes (a list of these parishes can be found on the diocesan website under the Propagation of the Faith). Other small parishes (small parishes are those with ordinary income of less than $250,000) may apply. Mission parishes will be given priority.

Grant funds are limited for use to making repairs and minor capital expenditures. Grants normally do not exceed $10,000. Parishes applying are expected to participate in the cost to the extent of 20% of the total project cost. It is suggested that you contact the Office of the Director of Real Estate at the Diocese for any assistance and guidance on the project.

In order to be considered for a grant, the grant application on the Diocesan Website under Propagation of the Faith, Documents) must be fully completed and submitted by May 11, 2018 to the Office of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith.

Please note:  Grant eligibility does not guarantee the receipt of funds, but rather that you are eligible to apply.  Actual funding will be based on need, use, and total grant funds available.  Funding depends on the number of applications received.

Grant awards will be announced by June 15, 2018 with funding to recipients available by the first week of July 2018. If you have any questions, please call Deacon Bob Griffin at 804-622-5258 or email: [email protected].