Overview
McAuley Ministries uses Blackbaud Grantmaking as its online grant application system to simplify and streamline the process of applying for grants. Please contact us before submitting an application to clarify any questions that you may have regarding eligibility or consistency with our grant-making priorities.
Please note: McAuley Ministries receives many more applications than can be funded with available resources. Regrettably, there will be worthy organizations and projects that will not receive grants.
There are four types of grants that organizations can apply for:
Grant Type |
Minimum |
Maximum |
How to Submit An Application
|
Accepted |
| Time-Sensitive/ Emergency Requests | $100 | $10,000 | Submit your request via e-mail to MValentin@mcauleyministries.org | Anytime. Decisions are made within two weeks of submission.
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| Outreach Grants* | >$10,000 | $100,000 | Submit an Outreach Grant Application through our online portal | During grant cycle application periods
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| Sustainability Grants* | >$100,000 | $500,000 | Submit a Sustainability Grant Application through our online portal | During grant cycle application periods
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| Major Grants | >$500,000 | $2,000,000 | Submit a Major Grant Application in response to an invitation received from McAuley Ministries
|
By invitation |
*Outreach Grants and Sustainability Grants are eligible for renewal applications.
Grant Cycle Application Dates
Grant Cycle |
Accepting Applications From |
Board Review |
|
| Spring Grant Cycle | December 15 | January 31 | March 21 |
| Summer Grant Cycle | March 28 | May 6 | July 18 |
| Fall Grant Cycle | July 4 | August 12 | October 17 |