There are three types of CMI grants: Planning, Implementation and Direct Service grants. CMI grants are awarded to projects that involve a congregation of women religious (an order of nuns) and serve those geographically located in South Carolina. Applicants must also be tax-exempt, non-profit entity or listed in The Official Catholic Directory.

Planning Grants
One of the objectives of the Collaboration for Ministry Initiative Grants is to provide funding for women religious (Sisters) in order to conduct strategic planning for the future of the ministries in South Carolina. This planning could include but is not limited to leadership formation, resource development, collaborative opportunities, capacity building, succession planning and addressing new/emerging needs. CMI planning grants are awarded in amounts up to $5,000.00 for a planning period of 6-9 months.

To complete an online CMI Planning Grant application, click here.

Implementation Grants
A second objective of CMI Grants is to provide for the ongoing development of successful strategic planning efforts. Therefore, 2007 planning grant recipients who have submitted an approved final grant report documenting a viable plan for moving forward, may apply for an Implementation Grant in 2009. Implementation Grants are awarded in amounts up to $15,000.00 for a one year period.

To complete an online CMI Implementation Grant application, click here.

Direct Service Grants
Additionally, in order to help support other ongoing efforts of women religious ministering to those in need, CMI will offer smaller Direct Service Grants. These grants are intended to assist ministries in providing for the basic needs of clients either directly (eg: food, clothing, etc.) or through operational enhancement (eg: computer purchase, etc.). Direct Service Grants are awarded in amounts up to $2,500.00 for a one year period.

To complete an online CMI Direct Services Grant application, click here.

Application Deadline
Applications are due by the first Friday in June (June 5, 2009): online applications are due by 11:59 p.m.; all other applications must reach the Foundation office by 5 p.m. on June 5. This means mailed applications must be received by June 5 (not post marked).

Applications
To complete an online CMI Planning Grant application, click here.
To complete an online CMI Implementation Grant application, click here.
To complete an online CMI Direct Services Grant application, click here. 

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To download this information on the CMI Grant applications and process in a printable format, click here.

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