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CRS Rice Bowl is sponsored by the Diocese of Des Moines in Iowa and Catholic Relief Services

This Lenten program is conducted in Catholic parishes throughout the entire diocese. 75 percent of the funds received are used for international relief and development projects and 25 percent of funds received are distributed within the diocese for food programs and other relief efforts that address the root-cause of poverty.

Allocation to Food Programs: Please note that a significant portion of the local Rice Bowl funds, specifically 30% of the diocesan collection, is dedicated to supporting food programs.

Funding for Addressing Root Causes of Hunger: A smaller portion of the local Rice Bowl funds is set aside for initiatives that tackle the underlying causes of hunger. These are projects that go beyond direct feeding and include efforts like economic development, anti-hunger advocacy, and organizing.

Annual Grant Cycle: Grants are awarded on an annual basis, and receiving a grant does not imply future funding.

Criteria for Self-Assessment for Eligibility

  1. Focus on Food Programs: Your organization is primarily focused on food-related programs, as a significant portion of the Rice Bowl funds is allocated to such initiatives.
  2. Addressing Root Causes of Hunger: Your project is aimed at tackling the underlying causes of hunger, such as economic development or anti-hunger advocacy, to qualify for a portion of the funds.
  3. Tax-Exempt Status: Your organization must have a 501(c)(3) status or operate under a fiscal agent with such status, like a Catholic parish or diocesan organization.
  4. Community Support: Your initiative is predominantly supported by community resources, including churches, volunteers, and donations.
  5. Operational Area: Your organization operates within the geographic boundaries of the Diocese of Des Moines in Iowa.
  6. Restrictions on Fund Usage: Direct cash disbursements to clients are not allowed, and grants cannot be used for salaries or capital improvements.
  7. Project-Specific Funding: Funds awarded are used specifically for the project outlined in your application.
  8. Catholic Parish Endorsement: If applying as a Catholic parish or parish program, the application includes the endorsement of a pastor, pastoral facilitator, or parochial administrator.
  9. Alignment with Catholic Teachings: Your organization does not engage in activities that contradict the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church.
  10. Promotion of CRS Rice Bowl: Your organization is committed to promoting the CRS Rice Bowl program through various communication channels like websites, social media, newsletters, and brochures.

PROCESS

  1. Applications will be available on April 1, 2024
  2. All applications must be received by May 13, 2024
  3. Notifications and grant agreements will be mailed to awardees on May 27, 2024
  4. All Rice bowl checks awarded will be mailed on June 24, 2024

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. The application must be typed legibly (the application is offered as a fillable form that can be easily completed on your computer). Please do not staple any part of the application.
  2. Organizations must be incorporated as a non-profit 501 (c) 3. Enclose a copy of your Iowa tax exemption letter.  (Not necessary if part of a Catholic parish)
  3. Enclose a copy of your organization’s Articles of Incorporation. This is not necessary if your organization or fiscal agent is a Catholic parish or diocesan organization or if the documents are already on file.
  4. If you wish to include pertinent attachments to the application, these should not exceed three sheets; e.g. a news article regarding your group, letters of endorsements, etc.
  5. All questions applicable to your project or program must be answered and projected revenue sources included to the best of your ability. Grant applications with incomplete information will not be considered.
  6. Grant may be requested up to $2,000.
  7. The application is in a fillable document format which needs to be saved to your computer and either printed and mailed or sent as an attachment in an email to us.

If you have questions or concerns about this application, please call John Huynh at (515) 237-5006 or e-mail jhuynh@dmdiocese.org

MAIL TO:
CRS RICE BOWL GRANT
Catholic Charities of Diocese of Des Moines
601 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50309

EMAIL TO:
Jhuynh@dmdiocese.org
Subject: CRS Rice Bowl Grant

Download PDF Application

 

CRS Rice Bowl Grant Application

Submission Deadline: FEBURARY 23, 2024 Rice Bowl grant applications emailed, hand-delivered or postmarked after this date will not be considered.
Address(Required)
Contact Person
We will request additional information if needed.

What is your present source of funding for FOOD ONLY? (Please be as specific as possible.)

Is the organization incorporated as a non-profit 501(c) 3?(Required)
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you expect cutbacks of any sort in the next 12 months?(Required)

List two persons or organizations, independent of your program, which could give information regarding your efforts.

Contact Name (1)(Required)
Contact Name (2)(Required)

Electronic Signature

Applicant Name(Required)
Consent(Required)
Pastor Name
For applications made by a Catholic parish or parish program, the signature of a pastor, pastoral facilitator, or parochial administrator is required on the application indicating his/her knowledge and approval of the grant application.