Humanitarian Grants (Msgr. Delaney Humanitarian Fund)
Funding Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Humanitarian Grants (Msgr. Delaney Humanitarian Fund)
Funder: Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation
Geographic Scope: Diocese of Pueblo and surrounding communities (Colorado)
Website: catholicfoundationdop.org/grants/humanitarian-grants/
Mission
The Humanitarian Fund was established pursuant to a bequest from the late Msgr. Howard Delaney. The Catholic Foundation is honored to administer the fund and continue his legacy of service to those in need.- Homeless shelters
- Food banks and food pantries
- Pro-life pregnancy centers
- Medical clinics for the poor
- Emergency assistance programs
- Community outreach and humanitarian services
Funding Focus
The Foundation awards humanitarian grants to help support:- 2024-2025: $45,000 awarded in humanitarian grants
- 2023-2024: $44,000 awarded
- 2022-2023: $75,500 awarded
- 2021-2022: $48,000 awarded
- 2020-2021: $50,500 awarded
- 2019-2020: $39,500 awarded
- 2018-2019: $46,000 awarded
- 2017-2018: $35,500 awarded
Recent Award History
Typical Award Range
$1,000 - $5,000 per grant (based on 2024-2025 awards)- Homeless shelters and transitional housing programs
- Food banks and food pantries
- Community meal and soup kitchen programs
- Emergency assistance and utility/rent relief programs
- Pro-life pregnancy centers
- Community outreach centers serving vulnerable populations
- Medical clinics and health centers for the poor
- Charitable organizations serving immigrants and migrant workers
- Youth and family services organizations
Types of Organizations Funded (Examples from 2024-2025 Cycle)
- Grand Junction area (Grand Valley)
- Pueblo and surrounding communities
- Delta, Montrose, and western Colorado
- San Luis Valley (Alamosa, Center, Antonito)
- La Junta, Trinidad, Las Animas County
- Lamar and southeastern Colorado
- Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County
- Avondale and other communities
Geographic Service Areas
Grants have been awarded to organizations across the Diocese of Pueblo including:- Phone: 719-544-9861 ext. 1131 or 1132
- Mailing Address: 101 N. Greenwood St., Pueblo, CO 81003
Contact Information
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
homelessfood-securityhardshiphealthcarehuman-services
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