LOF Grant Application

Grant Focus & Guidelines
1. Proposals must benefit religious education programs in the parishes, missions and Catholic schools of the Diocese of Marquette.

2. The parish fiscal year 2020-2021 will also be year 4 of 4 for implementation of parish evangelization plans that all parishes submitted to the Diocese of Marquette in 2017. In this final year of plan implementation, we will be giving special consideration to grant requests that align with the parish-specific plans. How can grant support from Legacy of Faith in 2020-2021 help your parish to achieve its evangelization goals? The most compelling grant applications will also incorporate one or more of the 5 ways to reach the unaffiliated, as presented in "Outreach to the Unaffiliated" video. A list of evangelization resources is available on our website. Click here to view.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. 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, 2020
For programs taking place between: 07/01/20 - 06/30/21
Notification of approval/denial: May 2020

(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.

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
Program Name *
Amount Requested *
Organization *
Organization (not listed above)
Once confirmed, we will add your Organization to the drop down menu
Contact Name *
Note: All grant correspondence will be directed to the contact above.
Title *
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Email *
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.
Name *

Prefix First Name Last Name
E-mail *
1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & IMPLEMENTATION
Briefly describe the program you are requesting support for *

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Briefly describe how you will implement this program *

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Is this program a collaborative effort (will there be other parishes/missions/schools involved)? *
If yes, indicate participating entities below: *
Approximately how many people will be impacted by this program? *
Describe how the request aligns with your parish evangelization plan. Does your request incorporate one or more of the 5 ways to reach the unaffiliated (as presented in the video, "Outreach to the Unaffiliated")? *
2. TIMELINE (Grant period: 07/01/20 - 06/30/21)
When will the project begin? *
When will the project end? *
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)
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TOTAL EXPENSES
ITEMIZE MAJOR INCOME SOURCES FOR THIS REQUEST
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TOTAL INCOME
Total Income is not equal to Total Expenses. You cannot submit until your budget is balanced!
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF LEGACY OF FAITH
If you are successful in procuring a grant, how do you intend to acknowledge LOF as the grant source? *
See #2 of Terms & Conditions for more information.
5. GRANT PRIORITY RANKING

If you are submitting multiple applications, please indicate the priority of your request.
Grant Priority: *
ex: 1 of 3
Submit by April 1, 2020

A copy of your submission will be sent to the email provided above
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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Grant Focus & Guidelines

Terms & Conditions

Grant Application

Submit by April 1, 2020