Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Grants

Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Grants is sponsored by USCCB's Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Supports community and economic development projects addressing root causes of poverty, in line with Catholic social teaching.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development - Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Campaign for Human Development The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ "... to bring good news to the poor ... release to captives ...

sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free. " (Luke 4:18) Building a strong Catholic foundation CCHD has a complementary mission of educating on poverty and its causes. This strategy of education for justice and helping people who are poor speak and act for themselves reflects the mandate of the Scriptures and the principles of Catholic social teaching.

Funds for CCHD’s work come from a national collection, held each September in all parishes in the Archdiocese of Seattle. With your support, we can join Catholics across America to break the cycle of poverty. "The projects assisted by the Campaign have helped to create a more human and just social order, and they enable many people to achieve an increased measure of self-reliance."

— Pope John Paul II The following are current recipients of national grants from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. These funded projects operate in Western Washington. CCHD is committed to supporting groups of low-income individuals as they work to break the cycle of poverty and improve their communities.

By helping those on the margins in our society to participate in the decisions and actions that affect their lives, CCHD empowers them to move beyond poverty. An added benefit of receiving grants is the education that occurs in our parishes when connections are made with the funded organizations. CCHD is a unique effort in our Church, linking Catholic social teaching and organizing at local levels.

Grant Eligibility and Inquiry Forms for organizations interested in being considered for funding can be found at CCHD Grant Process and Timeline CCHD National Grant Recipients Expand CCHD National Grants lists for 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2025 can be found HERE CCHD Annual Report can be found HERE CCHD Collection and General Resources CCHD - Catholic Campaign for Human Development — View A national program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, CCHD supports the efforts of low-income people seeking to change the social, political and economic conditions that perpetuate poverty.

We Are Salt and Light — View This online project from the USCCB includes resources intended as a catalyst for both the New Evangelization and the continuing development of vibrant communities living the Gospel in the United States. The New Evangelization — View The New Evangelization calls us to make our lives a proclamation of the Good News through our witness of love and justice.

Learn more through the handout, “The New Evangelization: Disciples on Mission in the World” New Evangelization and Social Justice Quotes — View … About social justice as “an integral part of evangelization, a constitutive dimension of preaching the Gospel, and an essential part of the Church's mission" Journey to Justice daylong retreat — View The Journey to Justice retreat from the USCCB/CCHD facilitates an experience of encounter with people living in poverty and helps participants grow in understanding of the root causes of poverty in their community and reflect on how the Gospel challenges us to respond.

Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth) lesson plans and individual study guide — View This resource can help you learn more about Pope Benedict's encyclical, which explores Catholic teaching on human development, economic life and other pressing global issues.

Poverty Awareness Month (January) — View The Pope’s message at the Meeting of Popular Movements in California — View Responses to questions about CCHD Grantmaking — View The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is overseen by a subcommittee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

The USCCB is an assembly of the hierarchy of bishops who jointly exercise pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.