Professional Development Grants
Grants of up to $1,000
A study from a few years ago funded by the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF) surveyed active lay ministers in our faith community. From that study, we learned that you’re hungry for professional development opportunities. AND, we learned that those opportunities need to work for your unique context and schedule.
That’s why we’ve allocated grant funds to allow you to feed your desire to grow professionally and spiritually. The best part? You get to propose the professional development opportunity that you feel would help and inspire you most.
Catholic School Teacher Religous Education
Who can apply?
Lay elementary and secondary Catholic school teachers of any subject employed in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis at the time of the class or program.
What programs qualify?
This grant is for assistance with the cost of programs that provide the teacher with religious formation, instruction in Catholic thought and teaching, spiritual growth, and/or methods of catechesis.
Lay Ecclesial Ministers
Who can apply?
Lay ecclesial ministers serving a parish in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in any department, who are working at the parish during the class or program. Preference is given to paid employees.
What programs qualify?
This grant is for assistance with the cost of graduate level education, ministry certificates, or continuing professional education designed to provide our ministers with strong theology and management skills needed to strengthen the parishes they serve. Grants for Spiritual Direction are also considered. For training in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, please apply for a Preschool Faith Formation Grant.
Catholic School Teacher and Staff Professional education
Who can apply?
Teachers and Staff employed at a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis who will be actively working during the course or program. Preference is given to full-time faculty.
What programs qualify?
Applications will be processed up to three times per year, as funds allow. Schedule is as follows:
- for summer classes and conferences, apply between March 15 and May 1.
- for fall classes and conferences, apply between July 1 and August 15.
- for spring classes and conferences, apply between November 1 and December 15
Notification of commitments will be made within three weeks of each deadline.
Note: CCF cannot make grants to individuals, so the check will be made payable to your parish or school. They can reimburse you, or pay for the program on your behalf.