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.

The Foundation will 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
• 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.

The Foundation 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
 

1. 1. Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation draws grant funds from endowments. Each was established with strict limits on where funds may be spent.The following funds represent monies available for FY20/21.

      1. Catholic Schools - Brother Martin Klietz Endowment - $66,940
         Catholic Schools -  Bishop Newell Endowment - $33,604
         Catholic Schools & Parishes –  Legacy of Faith Fund - $73,253 (Split of Schools, Parishes and Diocese)
         Clergy Education - Hotchkiss Clergy Endowment - $32,212