The Catholic Social Teaching Mini Grant program seeks to fund endeavors and programs that will equip the faithful to understand and to put Catholic Social Teaching more fully into practice in the Diocese of Lansing. As a diocese, we seek to respond - in truth and in love - to the growing number of social concerns, including the sanctity of human life, the dignity of the person, religious liberty, marriage and family, poverty, solidarity, and care for creation. To that end, this mini grant program will fund programs that address these issues in light of Catholic Social Teaching, giving priority to catechesis that will advance the faithful’s understanding and practice of Catholic Social Teaching within the diocese. Individuals may apply for these funds on the behalf of parishes, schools, or other established Catholic entities within the Diocese of Lansing.
Here are the conditions for receiving a Mini Grant:
- Applications may be submitted any time and will be considered on a rolling basis until funding runs out.
- All completed applications will be reviewed by the Diocesan Commission on Catholic Social Teaching at the meeting immediately subsequent to the receipt of the application, and applicants will be promptly notified of the Commission’s decision.
- The Commission requires that all materials and talks that are part of a Mini Grant faithfully reflect the Church’s Magisterium.
- The Grant will take the form of reimbursements, which will be dispensed to the applying Catholic entity after receipts have been submitted. A follow-up report about the program/event is also required. This should be done within 30 days of the completion of the program/event. (See the Application form)
- For a thorough explanation of eligible programs/events, please read the Grant Tip Sheet document in its entirety.