IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

The DRF Now Funds:

• Parish Capital Improvements that address health and safety issues. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Letter of Support must be written by the Bishop of the corresponding diocese.

• Tuition Assistance for Catholic education in schools experiencing declining enrollment. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Letter of Support must be written by the Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the corresponding diocese, or the Religious Superior of the Community sponsoring a private or independent school.

• Programs to Re-Engage our Black Youth in the Catholic Church. This can include after-school leadership opportunities, sports and recreational programs, culturally-rich programs, anti-violence programs, etc., centered on Black Catholic youth to promote positive self-identity.

Other Important Criteria:

The organization must explain how it’s mission and practices align with at least one of ten priorities of the NBCC Pastoral Plan of Action presented at Congress 12.

The grant process is conducted entirely online.

• Review the NBCC Pastoral Plan and the timeline on the NBCC website.
• Use the checklist on the NBCC website to prepare your information.
• Log into the DRF dashboard, use the tutorials, and complete the online application.

Please note:

• Only applications submitted within the next application cycle will be considered for funding.
• Since the Daniel Rudd Fund is intended to provide start-up capital, we will only award grants to organizations a total of three grant cycles.