2022 RICE BOWL LOCAL FUNDS APPLICATION

Seventy-five percent of the CRS Rice Bowl funds raised are used for CRS’s international development projects. Twenty-five percent is distributed locally. Local entities working to alleviate hunger or poverty may apply to receive a grant. 

Priority for the funds will be for efforts alleviating hunger and food insecurity.

Projects that respond to the root causes of hunger, i.e., projects dealing with economic development, anti-hunger advocacy, and organizing, etc., also meet the criteria. Grant amount will range in size from $1,000-$3,500

The application must be submitted by April 20th.

 

Click here to fill out the local fund application.

Tips for CRS Rice Bowl 

Check out parish resources and/or school resources. You’ll find planning resources, bulletin announcements, activities and prayers like stations of the cross, stories of hope, and more!

Also, make sure you check out CRS’ virtual events for 2022!

After Lent:

• Host a virtual prayer service to end Lent and CRS Rice Bowl using the Offertory Prayer to End the Lenten Season found in the CRS Rice Bowl Coordinator’s Guide. Remind your community of the ways they can give their CRS Rice Bowl gifts.
• If you have an online Community Giving page, invite families to make their donations during the prayer service, and watch your community get closer to reaching its goal!
• Schedule a designated date, time, and location for your community to turn in their CRS Rice Bowl donations if they do not want to give online or via mail. Send in all collected funds to Catholic Relief Services Attn: CRS Rice Bowl P.O. Box 17090 Baltimore, MD 21297

https://resources.catholicaoc.org/offices/catholic-social-action/task-forces-committees/crs

I want to let you know that Catholic Relief Services is supporting its partners on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help families evacuate to safe shelter and receive hot meals and hygiene supplies.

‌please help families in Ukraine today and receive immediate relief.