Grants from the Archdiocese of America to strengthen parishestranslated

Fulfilling the commitment undertaken by the Most Reverend Archbishop of America Mr. Elpidophoros during his opening speech at the 48th Clergy and Lay Assembly, the Holy Archdiocese of America has opened the application process for the program to match the funding of planned donations to parishes. The first ten grants, of $25,000 each, funded thanks to the generous support of the Leadership 100 Endowment, are the beginning of a broader series of assistance to parishes. The goal is to support parishes planning their financial future by creating a special endowment for planned donations.

During the first cycle, priority will therefore be given to those parishes participating in one of the ten regional workshops planned for 2026 in various regions of the Archdiocese. Eligible parishes must present how their program will be organized, explain how it will enhance the long-term financial viability of the parish, and commit to allocating, from their own resources, an amount equal to…