CPPS Heritage Mission Fund - General Grants

CPPS Heritage Mission Fund - General Grants

Funder: Sisters of the Precious Blood, Dayton, Ohio

Geographic Scope: United States and international organizations (with U.S. sponsor requirement)

Mission: The CPPS Heritage Mission Fund responds to requests for financial support for programs and projects that promote the values of Precious Blood Spirituality, dignity of all life, healing and reconciliation, solidarity with the poor, the common good and meeting the unmet needs of the time.

Core Values/Priorities

• Precious Blood Spirituality: Foundational value expressing the redeeming love of Jesus; recognizes that no one is beyond the love of God and each person bears responsibility to care for others
• Dignity of All Life: Recognizes interconnectedness of all living beings; emphasizes stewardship of creation
• Healing and Reconciliation: Addresses the world's wounds; seeks restoration of wholeness in people's lives and the world
• Solidarity with the Poor: Ministry to those suffering from oppression, poverty, and/or exclusion (material, spiritual, psychological, or social needs)
• Common Good: Seeks to benefit the whole rather than focusing on individual rights
• Responding to Unmet Needs: Supports projects addressing needs not being met by government or other organizations

Funding Focus Areas

Acceptable request categories:
• Addiction/Substance Abuse
• Adult and/or Child Services
• Capital Punishment/Death Penalty
• Construction and/or Equipment Purchase
• Criminal Justice
• Education Programs/Job Training
• Food Support
• Homeless Support
• Human Trafficking
• Immigration
• Life Improvement
• Medical Services/Health & Wellness
• Operating Support for Organization
• Restorative Justice
• Other (with specification)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the United States or equivalent designation in foreign country
• If covered under USCCB group exemption, must submit copy of exemption letter and USCCB directory listing
• Foreign organizations must have a relationship with a U.S. 501(c)(3) sponsor willing to accept and distribute funds (organization must find own sponsor)
• Must meet CHM Fund priorities and values
• Must submit complete and current financial statements (full fiscal year; no less than 12 months of data)
• Applications and LOIs must be submitted in English; financial statements in U.S. dollars
• If previously funded, must have submitted report before applying again
• Cannot fund expenses incurred prior to grant approval
• Only one request per organization per grant cycle
• If awarded grant in current cycle, must wait one year before applying again (new requirement beginning 2026)
• Organizations not awarded may apply the following year

Grant Requirements (Beginning 2026)

• Salary Support: Up to 50% of salary or maximum $50,000 of total salary request; organization must show where other 50% comes from
• Capital Requests: Must submit at least one quote/bid for building project or equipment purchase
• One Request Per Cycle: Only one request per organization to allow more organizations to be funded

Contact Information

Email: execsec@cppsheritagemissionfund.org

Mailing Address: PO Box 751291, Dayton, Ohio 45475-1291

Website: cppsheritagemissionfund.org