Overview
McAuley Ministries uses Blackbaud Grantmaking as its online grant application system to simplify and streamline the process of applying for grants. New applicants and returning applicants proposing a new project are required to contact us before submitting an application to discuss eligibility and alignment with our grantmaking 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
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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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| Program Sustainability Grants* | >$100,000 | $500,000 | Submit a Program Sustainability Grant Application through our online portal | During grant cycle application periods
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| Major Grants | $500,000 | $2,000,000 | By invitation only, any unsolicited requests will not receive a response.
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By invitation only |
*Outreach Grants and Sustainability Grants are eligible for renewal applications.
Upcoming Grant Cycle Application Dates
| Grant Cycle | Application Deadline | Board Review | Anticipated Funding Date |
| 2026 Spring Grant Cycle | January 23, 2026 | March 30, 2026 | June 2026 |
| 2026 Summer Grant Cycle | May 15, 2026 | July 27, 2026 | October 2026 |
| 2027 Spring Grant Cycle | January 25, 2027 | TBD | June 2027 |
| 2027 Summer Grant Cycle | May 17, 2027 | TBD | October 2027 |
Please note: Award decisions are generally communicated within six weeks of the Board review date. Grant payments are typically issued within two weeks of award notification and receipt of all required grant documentation.