Archdiocese of New York Pastoral Grants Program
About The Program
The Archdiocese of New York Sharing God’s Gifts Pastoral Grants Program is a new 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.
This program has been made possible by the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.
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.
Additional guidance for applicants is provided at the beginning of the grant application.
Sharing God’s Gifts Pastoral Grants Program
Fiscal Year 2027 Cycle 1 Opens on October 1, 2026.
Click here on October 1st for the link!
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 Program
This program was possible through the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.
2027 March for Life Transportation Grant
Please check back on October 1, 2026, when the application opens for this grant funding opportunity. A transportation grant would support expanding the opportunity for parishioners to attend the 2027 March for Life in Washington, D.C. on January 22, 2027.
In 2026, the Archdiocese of New York more than doubled the number of participating parishes with support from the Sharing God’s Gifts Transportation Grant!
2026 March for Life Photo Gallery: January 23, 2026
“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
- Leah Dixon, Cultural Diversity
Leah.Dixon@archny.org - Sr. Luca Benedict, Respect Life
Respect.Life@archny.org - Robin Klueber, Youth Faith Formation
Robin.Klueber@archny.org - Pjetër Nilaj, Office of Youth Ministry & Young Adult Ministry & the University Apostolate
Pjeter.Nilaj@archny.org - Gilbert Rodriguez, Adult Discipleship & Marriage Formation
Gilbert.Rodriguez@archny.org
For general questions about the grant process, please email: sharinggodsgifts@archny.org.