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CRS Rice Bowl Local Grant
- About CRS Rice Bowl
  Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the international relief and development agency of the U.S. Bishops. CRS Rice Bowl is its Lenten catechetical and sacrificial giving program. It was an initiative started by Catholics in the United States who wanted to respond to the scarcity of food in Africa.
  About the CRS Rice Bowl Collection
  The money collected from CRS Rice Bowl is provided by the generous and sacrificial giving of many throughout the Diocese of Crookston and throughout the world. 75 percent of the collection is submitted directly to CRS for use in international aid and funds development projects in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America to produce more food, increase income and address poverty.
  The remaining 25 percent of this total amount stays in the Diocese of Crookston and goes toward projects and programs that work to alleviate hunger and homelessness in Northern Minnesota.
  Administration of the local Rice Bowl funds
  Pastors, Evangelization/Social Justice Committees, youth groups, charitable organizations, food pantries and assistance programs are invited to apply for support that aid efforts in helping local families and individuals experiencing hunger and poverty in this very diocese.
  This local grant opportunity is available to parishes, organizations and projects within the Diocese of Crookston that are working to
  Alleviate hunger, either through food programs (i.e., food pantries and soup kitchens); and/or
  Alleviate hunger through addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty (i.e., educational programs).
  Applications are now open for CRS Rice Bowl Grants. Please read through the “CRS Rice Bowl Grant Guidelines and Criteria” prior to applying.
  Applicants & Awardees Online Applications & Forms
  2018 Rice Bowl Grant Guidelines & Criteria
  APPLY HERE
  Please note: Organizations which receive Rice Bowl funds in 2020, will submit a simple written report, by March 1, 2021 explaining the use of the grant.
  Questions may be directed to Bob Noel at 218-281-4533 ext. 439 or [email protected]
CRS National Collection
- How are donations used?
  Driven by our faith, we are committed to help those in need no matter where they may live. In that spirit:
  75 percent of your gift supports CRS’ programs around the world. Some examples include:
  Agriculture projects help farmers improve harvests
  Water and sanitation projects bring clean water to communities
  Microfinance projects support small businesses
  Mother and child health projects offer health and nutrition services
  Education projects provide resources and training
  25 percent of your donations go to hunger and poverty alleviation efforts in your own community. Contact Bob Noel at the Office of Formation at [email protected] if you have questions regarding local diocesan CRS grants.