ABOUT THE PROGRAMS:

The Archdiocese of New York Sharing God’s Gifts Pastoral Grants Program is an initiative focused on supporting parishes and local communities in delivering pastoral ministry programs to God’s people. It invites parishes in the Archdiocese of New York to reimagine faith formation and community engagement at all levels. The program offers grant opportunities to strengthen ministry initiatives within the parish. These grants are specifically aimed at revitalizing five key pastoral ministry areas: (1) Adult Discipleship and Marriage Formation, (2) Respect Life, (3) Youth Faith Formation, (4) Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry and the University Apostolate, and, (5) Cultural Diversity, by fostering innovative approaches to program development.

Additionally, two transportation grants support expanding opportunities for parishioners to attend the 2027 March for Life in Washington, DC and for students to attend New York Catholic Youth Day.

These programs have been made possible by the Archbishop’s Appeal for Catholic Ministries, formerly known as the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.

Please see below three separate Fiscal Year 2027 grant applications for your parish:
FY27 Cycle 1 Sharing God’s Gifts
2027 March for Life Transportation Grant
2027 New York Catholic Youth Day Transportation Grant

Sharing God’s Gifts Pastoral Grants Program

Sharing God’s Gifts Pastoral Grant Program
Fiscal Year 2027 Cycle 1
is Now Open,
Thursday, October 1st!

We recommend reviewing the Grant Guidelines and other information available below prior to beginning an application.

CLICK HERE to Apply for a Ministry Program Grant

Please scroll down for Transportation Grant Applications.

The deadline for
FY27 Cycle 1 is
November 1, 2026, 11:59pm.

Grant notifications will be emailed during the week of
November 24th.

CLICK HERE for Bishop Whalen’s announcement regarding Sharing God’s Gifts Pastoral Grants for Fiscal Year 2027.

Please Note: A Gmail account is required to access the Google form application.
Please refer to the instructions HERE for a quick and easy guide on how to create a Gmail Account.

Any questions? Please email: sharinggodsgifts@archny.org.

Please include your parish name and number in the subject line for each email communication with the Sharing God’s Gifts team.

CLICK HERE for Grant Guidelines.

CLICK HERE for sample Budget Worksheet

CLICK HERE for Pastor Consent Form for Sharing God’s Gifts Grants.

CLICK HERE for Pastor Consent Form for Transportation Grants

CLICK HERE for Grant Report Template.

CLICK HERE for bus transportation information through ICS.

CLICK HERE for bus transportation insurance requirements.

2027 March for Life Transportation Grant

Click here for more: 2026 March for Life Photo Gallery: January 23, 2026

2027 New York Catholic Youth Day Transportation Grant

Click here for more: New York Catholic Youth Day Brings 500 Teens Together in Celebration of Faith and Hope – The Good Newsroom

2027 Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Parish Grant Submission Form

Please check back in early 2027 for information about the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Parish Submission Form.

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”

—Acts 2:42

Questions?

We encourage you to review our comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions page, which covers key aspects of the application process.

For project-specific guidance or support with your application, please contact the appropriate Ministry Director below:

Ministry Directors

For general questions about the grant process, please email: sharinggodsgifts@archny.org.