Grants

Below are some examples of the different types of direct assistance, Catholic Charities may be able to provide:

CRS Rice Bowl Grant Provides funding for projects that benefit Northeastern Wisconsin immigrant or refugee populations who are struggling to meet their basic material needs (such as food, shelter, healthcare, literacy, and counseling services). These grant funds are provided to organizations based within the Diocese of Green Bay, which are in line with Catholic moral and social teaching. Applications are accepted annually, from Ash Wednesday through Good Friday. Click here for more information.

Elderly Household Assistance (formerly Prentice) -These funds are available to help the elderly (age 65 and up) in Outagamie county with housing (i.e. roof, heating, rent, furnace, etc.).

New Life- This is one-time financial assistance to expectant parents or parents of child under the age of one year who are in temporarily need to enable woman to carry their unborn child to term with love and dignity, and assist with basic needs during the first year of their child’s life.

St. Catherine of Siena Fund - A miscarriage or stillbirth can be devastating to a family. The added strain of funeral costs can be too much to bear. This fund provides assistance for funeral costs at a difficult time for these families and scholarships to families who wish to attend a retreat for families who have experienced the tragic loss of child.

Rural Life Crisis Financial Assistance to help individuals, families, or businesses in rural areas in time of need. Rural Life Financial Assistance Application

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