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The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the anti-poverty program of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The goal of Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is to reach out to help low-income individuals and those facing poverty to find the resources they need to improve their communities and their lives. This work is inspired by Catholic Social Teaching and the Scriptures, in which Jesus calls us to carry out His mission "to bring good news to the poor, release to captives, sight to the blind and let the oppressed go free" (Luke 4:18).
Awarded each year, CCHD grants are intended to help people break the cycle of poverty. CCHD has a national collection every year to support local and national grants, and the generous contributions of parishioners throughout the United States make these grants possible. After the collection, a portion of the donations remains in the Diocese of Cleveland to fund the local CCHD grants.
Local CCHD Grants
National CCHD Grants
The national CCHD office is based out of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops and provides greater funding opportunities. All nationally funded organizations must be in line with Catholic teaching, work to empower the poor, and follow the national CCHD criteria and guidelines.
The Community Development Grant and the Economic Development Grant are the two national CCHD grant programs, which range in funding from $25,000 to $75,000. To learn more about these grants, click the buttons below.
Community Development Grant Economic Development Grant
Ready to apply for a 2022 local grant? Scroll to the bottom of this page to download the application materials.
CCHD grants are awarded to parishes and organizations working to change social structures and policies that undermine life and dignity, especially for the poor and powerless. Local grants include awards of up to $5,000. We currently offer two grant programs, one for youth organizations and one for community non-profits:
Any organization within the Diocese of Cleveland that complies with the CCHD application criteria and guidelines may apply. Organizations do not need to be Catholic or affiliated with the Catholic Church but must be in union with all CCHD criteria and guidelines.
Ready to apply for a 2022 local grant or award? Download and complete the forms below.
For local grant applicants, you will also need to complete and submit a budget summary form for both the agency's budget and the proposed CCHD project budget.
| GRANT APPLICATIONS AND FORMS | |
| 2022 Grant Applicant Timeline | Download |
| 2022 Local Youth & Young Adult Grant Application | Download |
| 2022 Local Community Grant Application | Download |
| Local Grant Budget Form | Download |
| Official CCHD Grant Protocol | Download |
For more information about CCHD or any of our grants, click the button below to send an email to CCHD Diocesan Director.
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