Catholic Campaign for Human Development

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops.  There are two distinct grant programs:

Community Development Grants Programs supports organizations that nurture the participation of people living in poverty to change structures and policies that affect their lives.

National Economic Development Grants Programs supports community-based organizations and businesses that create just workplaces, provide good jobs and develop assets for low income people that are owned by families and communities.  

The Pre-Application and instructions for completion and submission can be accessed through the Community Development and Economic Development Grants criteria pages. Pre-Applications are accepted between September 1st and November 1st. Organizations are strongly encouraged to submit their pre-application prior to the November 1st deadline.