The Catholic Funding Guide: A Directory of Resources for Catholic Activities, Fourth Edition

The Catholic Funding Guide, Fourth Edition contains essential information on over eleven hundred private and church sponsored funding agencies that provide grant support for a variety of Catholic activities. This edition contains over three hundred new entries and numerous improvements over previous editions. The Catholic Funding Guide, Fourth Edition is designed to help the fundraiser navigate the expanding world of Catholic grant making. The Guide also contains an excellent orientation on Catholic giving today and shares some of the best kept secrets to successful grant proposals. Using the information in this new edition, the grant seeker can avoid countless hours of research and will be in a better position to determine the most likely funding sources for their grant appeals. The book contains key contact information and program descriptions for private and corporate foundations with a history of support for Catholic institutions and programs; church–based agencies which provide funds for religious work; religious communities and fraternal organizations interested in Catholic projects, and international funding agencies.

"The Catholic Funding Guide could mean the difference between a good idea and an actual program." -- Thomas J. Reese, Editor in Chief, AMERICA Magazine, May 30, 2005

"The Fourth Edition is a great resource to help grant seekers with the necessary first steps in their research." -- Dr. Michael Gilligan, President, Luce Foundation, May 30, 2005

"The Guide is a must for those serving the church." -- Dr. Zeni V. Fox, Professor, Seton Hall University, May 30, 2005