Christian Sharing Fund (CSF)
Overview
The Christian Sharing Fund (CSF) was established in 1968 by Archbishop Leo C. Bryne in response to the requests of Catholic lay people, priests of the archdiocese, and the people throughout the urban and rural communities of the 12-county archdiocesan area. CSF is an activity of the Catholic Charities Office for Social Justice on behalf of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Funds for CSF grants come from two sources: the one-fourth local share of the annual parish collection for the
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and money contributed by Catholic parishes and individuals. All grant recommendations are made annually by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Local Advisory Board, composed of parish representatives and community representatives. The Archbishop gives final approval for grants.
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Grants
Details of process, criteria and funding policies can be found here.
For organizations interested in funding, the pre-application is currently available by clicking here.
CSF Pre-Application and Full Application Timeline
December 15: Deadline for Pre-applications
January 15: Pre-applicants notified
March 1: Deadline for Full Proposals
April: Site Visits by CSF Board Members
May: Grant Recommendations and Approvals
July: First Half Installment
Note: A project is eligible for up to three (3) years of funding. Grants are awarded on an annual basis and there is no guarantee that a project will be subsequently refunded. A project must satisfy all the criteria and guidelines simultaneously and, due to limited financial resources, eligibility does not guarantee funding.
Contact:
Catholic Charities
Advocacy Office
60 Plato Boulevard East
Saint Paul, MN 55107
651.647.2588
Email