Community Impact Grant

About the Grant

The Community Impact Grant Program was created by the Catholic Foundation Board of Trustees in 2023. Awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 are made to programs that support the diocesan mission of Courageously Living the Gospel by falling into one or more of the following categories:

  • Serving Christ by Serving Others
  • Youth & Young Adult Initiatives
  • Evangelization & Missionary Discipleship

All parishes, missions and any recognized ministries of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg may apply.

To date, three grant cycles have been funded in fall 2023, spring 2024, and fall 2024, offering 54 grants totaling over $185,000.

How is the Community Impact Grant funded?

In the past, the grant was funded through direct donations to the end of the year Giving Challenge. This year, in addition to direct donations through the Giving Challenge, the Diocese is directing all gifts to the 2024 #GivingTuesday effort to fund the program. And, because these efforts are handled in house by the Stewardship and Development staff of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, 100% of every dollar donated on #GivingTuesday will be available for the 2025 grant cycles!

If you are looking for a way to give back, consider making a gift that really makes an impact here in our local faith communities. You can GIVE BACK and MAKE AN IMPACT on #GivingTuesday by clicking here.

“We have found that being able to make an impact with every single dollar donated is very appealing to those who donate. And with the upcoming 2024 #GivingTuesday effort on December 3rd as well as the end-of-year Giving Challenge, our Board is looking forward to funding even more grants in the future!”

  • Jim Desmond, President of the Catholic Foundation Board of Directors
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Fall 2024 Recipients

In September 2024 the Catholic Foundation provided almost $40,000 in grants and an additional $20,000 in match challenges for 12 parishes, Catholic schools and local community level ministries and missions throughout the Diocese thanks to the generous donors to the 2023 Giving Challenge. Recipients included:

  • Binh Minh 16 (Annual Youth Camp) | St. Joseph Vietnamese Parish, Tampa
  • Catholic Student Organization at USF | St. Petersburg Campus
  • Clothing Closet | St. Catherine of Siena, Clearwater
  • Eckerd College Catholic Campus Ministry | Eckerd College, St. Petersburg
  • Exceptional Adult Ministry | Christ the King Parish, Tampa
  • Home Repair Cares Ministry | Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Dunedin
  • Let there be light! | St. Justin Martyr Parish, Seminole
  • March for Life Pilgrimage | Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Tampa
  • Pak a Sak | St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Trinity
  • Saint Paul Outreach Missionaries | Catholic Student Center at USF
  • Women of Worth Events | Spirit FM 90.5 Catholic Radio Station
  • Young People’s Spiritual Formation | Cristo Rey Salesian High School, Tampa

Spring 2024 Recipients

In April 2024 the Catholic Foundation provided almost $85,000 in grants for 17 parishes, Catholic schools and local community level ministries and missions throughout the Diocese thanks to the generous donors to the 2023 Giving Challenge. Recipients included:

  • 1st Annual Youth Rally | Northern Central Deanery Parishes
  • ACTS II: Conversion, Proclamation, Community | St. Michael the Archangel, Hudson
  • Baron Day of Service | St. Petersburg Catholic High School
  • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd | Holy Family Catholic School, St. Petersburg
  • Dignity Bags | Our Lady of Lourdes, Dunedin
  • Food Pantry Ministry | St. Patrick Parish, Largo
  • Life Teen/Edge Youth Ministry | St. Paul Parish, St. Petersburg
  • Marist Encounter | Clearwater Central Catholic High School
  • Outreach Food Bank and Food Pantry | Nativity, Brandon
  • Outreach Ministry for Elderly, Lonely & Bereaved | St. Luke the Evangelist, Palm Harbor
  • School Bus Program | St. Patrick Catholic School, Largo
  • Soul Squad | St. Justin Martyr, Seminole
  • Spiritual Mothers in Lay Evangelization | Mantle of Mary, Inc., Belleair
  • St. Gianna Services Fund | St. Gianna’s Center for Women’s Health and Fertility Care, St. Petersburg
  • Thursday Sewing Group | Espiritu Santo Parish, Safety Harbor
  • Youth Ministry Program | Holy Family Parish, St. Petersburg
  • Youth Ministry Program | Our Lady of the Rosary, Land O Lakes

Fall 2023 Recipients

In October 2023 the Catholic Foundation provided $200,000 for Catholic school tuition assistance and more than $62,000 for 15 different parish and local community level ministries and missions throughout the Diocese thanks to the generous donors to the 2022 Giving Challenge. Recipients included:

  • Bikes from the Heart | Sacred Heart Parish, Tampa 
  • Exceptional Adult Ministry | Christ the King, Tampa 
  • Tampa Bay Young Adult Retreat | Catholic Young Adults of St. Petersburg 
  • Extended Day Program | Morning Star School 
  • Empowering Eucharistic Evangelizers | Elisheba House 
  • Fall Student Retreat | Catholic Student Center at USF  
  • St. Anthony’s Food Pantry | Resurrection Parish, Riverview 
  • Make a Joyful Noise | Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center, Dade City 
  • Youth Center Fencing | Salesian Sisters of Tampa 
  • Tender Care Ministry | St. Francis of Assisi, Seffner 
  • Nourishing Neighbors | St. Justin Martyr Parish, Seminole 
  • Disciples of Hope | St. Luke the Evangelist, Palm Harbor 
  • Welcome Home-Hungry Child Program | St. Paul Parish, St. Petersburg 
  • Pack A Snack | St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Trinity 
  • The Virtual Church – Pilgrimage | St. Rita Parish, Dade City

The next cycle will be open in January 2025. Please email foundation@dosp.org on or after January 15, 2025 to receive an updated application.