How much funding does Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants Program provide?

Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants Program provides Up to $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants Program

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants Program

Funder: Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters (Victory Noll Sisters) with Catholic Climate Covenant

Amount: Up to $1,000 per grant

Total Fund: More than $100,000 available (first year awarded nearly $100,000 to 100 organizations)

Geographic Scope

United States only

Eligibility

Eligible applicants:

Catholic parishes
Catholic dioceses
Catholic schools (elementary, high school, colleges/universities)
Catholic religious communities (men and women religious)
Other Catholic organizations
College campus ministries
Charitable agencies
State Catholic conferences

Focus Areas

Funds support sustainability and climate justice projects inspired by Laudato Si', including:

Service projects: tree-plantings, cleanups, community gardens, etc.
Advocacy and dialogue: with church and political leaders on creation care and vulnerable neighbors
Educational events: connected to Season of Creation, Feast of St. Francis, Earth Day, or the seven Laudato Si' Action Platform goals
Prayer services and liturgies: related to creation care
Retreats, workshops, or forums: to promote understanding, bridge-building, and healing related to creation care
Carbon reduction activities
Classroom instruction/curriculum: related to creation care
Projects connected to the Vatican's Laudato Si' Action Platform (LSAP)
Community gardens that provide healthy produce for food programs
Tree canopy projects around schools and parishes
Recycling and composting programs to cut waste in school and parish cafeterias
Environmental stewardship and place-based education
Sustainable land management activities including agroforestry, water conservation, erosion control

Application Timeline

Priority deadline: October 14, 2021 (first year)
Rolling basis: After priority deadline, grants awarded on rolling basis until funds exhausted
Annual program: Covenant hopes to continue annually

Contact Information

Organization: Catholic Climate Covenant
Address: c/o Franciscan Monastery, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20017
Phone: 202-987-7581
Email: info@catholicclimatecovenant.org

Examples of Funded Projects

Maryland Catholic Conference: Policy education on environmental protection
Saint Louis School (Honolulu, Hawaii): Sustainable land management and agroforestry education
St. Bridget Catholic Community (Hudson, Wisconsin): Educational discussions on Laudato Si' with sustainability commitment signings
Catholic High School (Virginia Beach, Virginia): Rewilding school property to increase biodiversity and plant native species
Holy Redeemer School (Webster Grove, Missouri): Relaunch of educational, composting, recycling, and no-idling programs
Community giving gardens: Harvesting and donating fresh produce to local food banks
Student bee-keeping projects: Pollinator conservation initiatives

Additional Notes

First year (2021-2022) received over 230 applications from Catholic groups
Small grants have a multiplier effect in local creation care efforts
Grant recipients encouraged to share stories as projects unfold
Many projects are part of the Vatican's Laudato Si' Action Platform
Staff contact: Paz Artaza-Regan, Creation Care Teams Manager

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Review eligibility requirements - Confirm your organization is a Catholic parish, diocese, school, religious community, or other Catholic organization in the United States

2. Review focus areas and project types - Ensure your proposed project aligns with Laudato Si' and creation care themes

3. Prepare application materials - Include:
- Project description
- How project connects to Laudato Si' or Vatican's Laudato Si' Action Platform
- Budget details (requesting up to $1,000)
- Organization information
- Impact/outcomes expected

4. Submit application - Apply online through the designated application portal

5. Award notification - Winners announced by Catholic Climate Covenant

6. Project reporting - Grant recipients encouraged to share stories and updates as projects unfold

Key Application Considerations

Priority deadline for first round: October 14, 2021
After priority deadline, applications reviewed on rolling basis until funds exhausted
Program selection criteria emphasizes connection to Laudato Si' and local community impact
List of acceptable projects is not exhaustive - applicants may propose projects not listed if they align with creation care and climate justice themes