• Grant Focus & Guidelines

    2021-2022
  • 1. Proposals must benefit religious education programs in the parishes, missions and Catholic schools of the Diocese of Marquette. 

    2. Faith Formation grants will continue to focus on our bishop’s vision for the formation of Spirit-filled Evangelizers in three steps: 1) Be a friend of Jesus: Personal encounter and prayer; 2) Make a friend: Building a community of love and forming welcoming parishes; 3) Introduce your friend to Jesus: Sharing Jesus with others and helping them make a personal decision to follow him in faith. In anticipation of the nation-wide Eucharistic Revival project that will unfold from 2021-2024, Legacy of Faith also welcomes proposals that promote a deepened understanding and a reinvigorated belief in the Eucharist. A list of evangelization resources is available on our website Click here to view. 

    3. It is expected that all parishes, Catholic schools and organizations receiving Legacy of Faith grant funds will adhere to all applicable directives and precautionary measures at the time the grant-funded program occurs.

    4. Funding decisions are based on the potential of the program or project to provide quality Catholic faith formation offerings. Applications are encouraged for programs that build upon past programs and have potential for expansion or long-range impact.

    5. Grants are not intended to cover the full cost of the program/project. A minimum of 25% local funding by the parish, school or group is recommended; however, if this guideline presents a financial hardship, an explanation should accompany the request, and it will be considered.

    6. For requests to assist participants with costs associated with their participation in trips, retreats and pilgrimages, a maximum of $50 per participant may be awarded. Does not include summer youth faith formation programs in the Diocese.

    7. Items typically not funded: consumables, such as food and beverages served at events.

    8. Requests that impact people or locations not previously receiving LOF funding, or in under-resourced regions of the diocese, will be given priority consideration.

    9. Completed applications received on or before the published grant deadline will be considered.

    10. The Bishop/Diocesan Administrator has the ultimate authority in approving all grants.

    11. Grants that are awarded may be declined without negative consequences to future grant requests.

    12. Approval of a Legacy of Faith grant should precede incurred expenditures related to the grant project. Legacy of Faith grants are intended to improve and enhance programs and should not be awarded as reimbursement for expenses that have already been incurred.

    13. Acceptance of a grant constitutes agreement to:

     Acknowledge Legacy of Faith as a funding source on all communications and publications regarding the funded program.

     Abide by terms and conditions of the grant.

     Submit a completed annual evaluation report to the diocese. The evaluation will be used to assess the effectiveness of the grant program and guide future funding decisions.

    14. Grant checks will be payable to a Catholic entity, which will assume all fiscal responsibility for the grant funds. Collaborative programs must designate one entity to receive payment. Grants will be paid when evaluation requirements for prior Legacy of Faith grants received by the grantee are met.

    15. Any unused grant funds remaining at the end of the grant period will be returned to Legacy of Faith.

    16. All grant funds must be expended during the specified grant period. Requests for grant extensions beyond the grant period may be considered in extenuating circumstances. Requests should be directed to the Legacy of Faith Office in writing.

  • For assistance with preparing a grant request, please contact:

    Angelina Juidici, Stewardship & Development Assistant

    Ph: (906) 227-9156 | Email: ajuidici@dioceseofmarquette.org

    For more information, please visit www.LegacyofFaith.net 

  • Terms & Conditions

  • Applications Due: April 1, 2021
    For programs taking place between: 07/01/21 - 06/30/22
    Notification of approval/denial: June 2021

    (Please submit one application per program or project. Multiple applications should be ranked by priority.)

    1. Acceptance of Grant. Legacy of Faith grants are restricted funds to be used solely for the purpose for which they were granted. Deposit of the grant check and any written purpose and special conditions written in the grant approval letter and/or with the grant check, constitute agreement to these terms.


    2. Publicity. The grantee is expected to acknowledge support from Legacy of Faith in all announcement and written materials regarding the approved grant program. Please use the Legacy of Faith Logo available at www.LegacyofFaith.net, whenever possible. We would like to receive copies of any announcement, including newspaper or newsletter articles relating to this project.


    3. Special Conditions. Special conditions, if any, will be written in the grant approval letter and will become part of the conditions of the grant. Please contact us to discuss COVID-19 related changes to the purpose of your grant.


    4. Expenditure of Funds. Funds are to be expended solely for the purpose(s) of the approved grant project. The funds are to be expended by the end of the grant period indicated in the grant approval letter. The grant may not be modified without prior approval by the Legacy of Faith Office. The grantee will return to the Legacy of Faith Office any unexpended funds at the end of the grant period. If the Legacy of Faith Office determines that the grantee has not performed in accordance with the agreement and approved program, all granted funds are subject to return. The grantee is responsible for the expenditure of grant funds and for maintaining financial records adequate to verify actions related to this grant.


    5. Reports. The grantee agrees to furnish the Legacy of Faith Office with a written report by the grant period end date indicated in the grant approval letter. Reports received after the grant period end date without prior approval of an extended grant period will trigger an unfavorable standing for the grantee.

  • Grant Application

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  • NAME OF PERSON AUTHORIZED to approve grants for this Catholic entity (i.e. pastor, principal, executive director, etc.). By supplying this information you are confirming that the person named below is authorized to accept grants for your entity AND approves of this request. 

  • 1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & IMPLEMENTATION

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  • 2. TIMELINE (Grant period: 07/01/21 - 06/30/22)

  • 3. PROPOSED PROGRAM BUDGET

    BUDGET TIP: Total Expenses & Total Income should be equal. If they are not equal, you will not be able to submit your application. 

  • ITEMIZE MAJOR EXPENSES FOR THIS REQUEST

    *If you are applying for faith formation resources (books, dvds, etc.) Please list the titles of specific resources, quantity and price.

    Example: Altaration Student Workbooks (10 copies @ $15.95 each)

  • ITEMIZE MAJOR INCOME SOURCES FOR THIS REQUEST

  • If Total Income is not equal to Total Expenses, you cannot submit until your budget is balanced!

  • 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF LEGACY OF FAITH

  • 5. GRANT PRIORITY RANKING

    If you are submitting multiple applications, please indicate the priority of your request. 

  • Submit by April 1, 2021

    A copy of your submission will be sent to the email provided above. We recommend saving a copy of your submission for your records.
  • Please click the "Preview" button below to review and submit your request.

  • If you wish to save your application and continue later, type "not final submission" in the Program Name field. You can submit your request and edit your submission via the confirmation email (bottom left of email will have an "Edit Submission" link). Click here to email Angelina for assistance. 

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