Precious Blood Peace and Justice Grant

As Missionaries motivated by the Precious Blood of Jesus, we strive to serve all people, especially the poor, with care and compassion, hope and hospitality.

Individuals, organizations, and projects requesting a Precious Blood Peace and Justice Grant must address the needs of the poor. The project objectives must empower the poor to improve their quality of life. Requests for grants from projects directed by fully incorporated C.PP.S. men or women, or covenanted Companions may be from $1,000-$10,000. Projects in the United States not directed by C.PP.S. may be from $1000-$5000. Funds will be distributed in the fall.

Highest priority will be given to human development grants that:

• Foster participation of the poor in making their condition more viable and just.
• Seek systemic change of unjust situations and/or involve reconciliation.
• Raise consciousness of the causes of an injustice.
• Provide direct services to alleviate the effects of poverty and injustice.

In evaluation of the grants, the following criteria will be considered:
• Directly addresses the poor and marginalized.
• Alternative funding sources.
• Demonstrated need.
• Having the greatest impact on the largest number of people.
• Connection with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.

Given that the above criteria have been met, preference will be given to projects from C.PP.S. members or local C.PP.S. communities that are significantly involved in the project. Projects directed by a C.PP.S. member will, be judged on an individual basis.

Projects in the United States not directed by the C.PP.S. will be funded for a maximum of three years. After that, the project leaders are to seek funding from other sources.

Procedures for application:

Requests must be received by May 15, 2025 (U.S. Central Time).
Please keep responses simple and as brief as possible.
This form MUST be used for the application.
A letter of support from a Missionary of the Precious Blood must accompany this application (note: letter is not necessary if project is C.PP.S. directed).
A director or supporter can sponsor only one project per grant cycle.
Fill out the application form below and upload your letter of support (if applicable).

If you have questions, please contact Brother Rob Reuter, C.PP.S., at robr@saintjoe.edu.

Applicant name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Organization

Phone

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Amount requested

1. Please briefly explain the major problems or needs to be addressed with this project, outlining objectives with specific emphasis on how the project will empower the poor and improve the quality of their lives.

2. How will funding of this project respond to this problem? How will the people affected participate indecisions regarding their conditions? What systemic changes or unjust situations will be addressed?

3. Is this project part of a larger organization or agency? If so, please describe.

4. Please submit a budget summary for the project. If this project is part of a larger program, describe the overall program and how this project affects it.

5. What plans do you have for future funding? What other sources of income will you have?

6. Describe the connection of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood to this project.

Upload letter of support UPLOAD

I understand that if a grant is received, a report of how the money was utilized must be sent to Brother Rob Reuter, C.PP.S., at robr@saintjoe.edu, by February 21, 2026.