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Annually, the Catholic Foundation offers a competitive granting process that makes awards from our field of interest granting funds. Anyone can support these funds to benefit their communities today and for future generations. As a community foundation, we strive to make the granting process as open and clear as possible and empowering local parishes, schools, and ministries making the most impact in our neighborhoods. Click here to review the 2023 process and opportunities. | IMPORTANT LINKS
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2020 Grantees
- 33 Projects Awarded in 2020
- 2020 Grant Presentation
- Spirit of Innovation Grant
- 2020 Grant Celebration Newsletter
Empowering Social Outreach
- Camp Sancta Maria, High Ropes Adventure Course Zip Line — $2,500
- Carinal Mooney Catholic High School, Cardinal Mooney Outreach — $1,500
- Christ the King Service Corps, Essential Young Adults — $5,000
- Felician Children’s Center, Supporting Families during COVID-19 — $2,500
- Gianna House, TPHP — $5,000
- Guest House Inc., Return to Work for Recovering Priests — $5,000
- International Samaritan, Service Immersion Scholarship Program — $2,500
- Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Oakland County, LOC Warehouse — $5,000
- Life Remodeled, Durfee Innovation Society Operations — $5,000
- Livingston County Catholic Charities, Christmas Blessing Project — $3,000
- Mary’s Mantle, Remote Programming — $2,000
- Pope Francis Center, Nutrition Program — $5,000
- Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order, Capuchin Soup Kitchen — $5,000
- Racquet Up Detroit, Academic Recovery & Support Program — $2,500
- Selah’s Center of Hope, Hope House — $2,500
- Siena Literacy Center, Technical Update — $3,000
- St. Clare of Montefalco, Unity in Diversity — $10,000
- St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Leaders in Motion/Leaders on Mission — $5,000
- Holy Trinity Parish, “Women’s Circle of Support” – Strangers No Longer — $5,000
- The Lennon Center, Maternal Help — $5,000
- The Servants of Jesus of The Divine Mercy, Women of Jesus’ Merciful Passion Formation & Development — $2,500
- Trinity Vicariate – Detroit, Men for Others — $5,000
Building Vibrant Parish Life
- Most Holy Redeemer Parish, “Del Dolor a la Gracia” Ministry — $5,000
- St. Aloysius Church, Parish Engagement and Outreach — $2,500
- St. Augustine/St. Monica Church, St. Augustine/St. Monica Distanced Evangelization — $5,000
- St. Gabriel Parish, Flor y Canto Project — $5,000
- St. Lucy Church, Fanning the Flame — $500
Fostering Catholic Education and Formation
- Cathedral Choir Academy of Detroit, Cathedral Choir Academy of Detroit — $5,000
- Catholic Youth Organization, CYO Missionary Discipleship Experience — $2,500
- Detroit Cristo Rey High School, Work Study Program — $2,500
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Building Great Souled Persons — $2,500
- La Casa Guadalupana, La Casa Guadalupana — $2,500
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School, Building Disciples at OLGC Parish School — $1,000
2019 Grantees
2018 Grantees
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2022 Spirit of Innovation Grant
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Rejoice Always – 2021 Grant Awards Celebration
The Catholic Foundation distributed over $138,500 on December 7th during the annual community grants celebration ...
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Proclaiming the Joy of the Gospel Through Song
The Cathedral is alive with the sound of children, thanks to the continuance of an incredible initiative, the Cathedral Choir ...
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Rejoice Always – 2021 Grant Awards Celebration
The Catholic Foundation distributed over $138,500 on December 7th during the annual community grants celebration ...
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2021 Spirit of Innovation Grant
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Sanctity of Life Granting Fund
There are people in our lives that help us to be better versions of ourselves. People who, because of their ...
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Letter from a Grant Recipient: CSM Campers Reach New Heights with Zip Line
"Camp Sancta Maria is a beautiful example of an organization who is using faith to restore hope and inspire confidence ...
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Bless the Lord! Giving Thanks for the Impact of Granting
Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD, my God, you are great indeed! How manifold are your works, O ...
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Unleashing the Giving: 33 Projects Granted in 2020
On Dec. 1, 2020, known as #GivingTuesday, the Catholic Foundation of Michigan awarded $120,750 in community grants to southeastern Michigan ...
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Unity in Diversity 2020 Spirit of Innovation Grant
In 2019, as a direct response to the Archbishop of Detroit’s message in Unleash the Gospel, the Catholic Foundation was ...
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Foundation Hosts Virtual Grant Celebration on #GivingTuesday
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, the Catholic Foundation distributed over $120,000 in today’s annual community grants celebration. The challenges ...
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