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.

    Funding Focus

    The Foundation awards humanitarian grants to help support:
  • Homeless shelters
  • Food banks and food pantries
  • Pro-life pregnancy centers
  • Medical clinics for the poor
  • Emergency assistance programs
  • Community outreach and humanitarian services

    Recent Award History

  • 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

Typical Award Range

$1,000 - $5,000 per grant (based on 2024-2025 awards)

    Types of Organizations Funded (Examples from 2024-2025 Cycle)

  • 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

    Geographic Service Areas

    Grants have been awarded to organizations across the Diocese of Pueblo including:
  • 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

    Contact Information

  • Phone: 719-544-9861 ext. 1131 or 1132
  • Mailing Address: 101 N. Greenwood St., Pueblo, CO 81003

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

homelessfood-securityhardshiphealthcarehuman-services

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