Grant Information
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What We Fund
The Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation (WCMF) can only grant funds to Catholic parishes, and ministries of the Diocese of Cheyenne. The foundation does not grant or lend money for individuals. The Foundation cannot support political organizations or support lobbying efforts.
The Foundation only considers requests originating within the Diocese of Cheyenne. To be eligible for consideration, projets must be aligned with the mission and key initiatives of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Cheyenne.
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WYCMF accepts and considers requests from:
- Catholic Parishes in Wyoming
- Six-Catholic Schools (Casper, Gillette, Cheyenne, Sheridan, Rock Springs and Riverton)
- St. Jospeh's Children's Home
- Catholic Chairities of Wyoming
- St. Joseph's Society (Retired Clergy)
- The Diocese of Cheyenne
- Saint Paul's Newman Center
- Catholic Entities or Programs Supported by the Diocese of Cheyenne
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WYCMF can not support:
- Fundraising events or activities
- Debt reduction
- Organizations not supported or endorsed by the Diocese of Cheyenne or not serving an identifiable Catholic population
- Endowments
- Tuition or scholarships for employees pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees
- Funding more than one year of a program’s costs
- Operating costs, unless related to a new initiative or program
- Reimbursement for programs or projects underway or completed
- Organizations outside of Wyoming.
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The Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Our mission and focus is the support of select Catholic ministries and organizations that are established according to the norms of Canon Law and recognized by the Diocese of Cheyenne. The Foundation awards funds from endowments established by donors with specific programs and purposes. Funds are restricted to Wyoming Catholic Schools, Parishes, and for the continued growth and education of Clergy. The Foundation has specific application deadlines and only considers requests from these select organizations. Applications must be signed by an authorized agent, and in the case of projects being proposed at the parish level, applications muct include the pastor.
Our ability to award grants depends on the earnings available for specific endowed funds. The Foundation's spending policy which allows grant awards totalling no more than 5% of a rolling, quarterly average over the preceding 3 years.
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Guidelines For Qualified Applicants
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Parishes - Ministries
- Registration Fees, Seminar & Conference Costs, Travel
- WCMF will not fund undergraduate or graduate degrees for employees.
- WCMF will fund certificate programs or training as part of a new ministry program or
- larger effort
- Equipment/Capital $10,000 limit (Excluding Cles Fund - Senior Housing)
- Not retroactive
- 2 pages – Narrative, Budget
- Eligibility for all Independent Catholic Entities, Parishes in Wyoming
- Request signed by pastor.
- Final Report – Within 12 months of award
- Ineligible for future funds until report is submitted
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Catholic Schools
- Will support Facilities, Equipment, Services, Student Material Fees, Curriculum/Software
- Not more than two-years consecutive funding for a project - Intended to be seed money
- Not retroactive
- 2 pages – Narrative, Budget
- Submitted/Signed by Principal & School President
- Parish Schools – Pastor Signature. Independent 501©(3) – Pres./Chairman Signature
- Final Report – Within 12 months of award
- Ineligible for future funds until report is submitted
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