Applications remain open and will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis via the button at the bottom of the page as long as funds remain available.
About ECCT’s Property Improvement Grants
ECCT’s Property Improvement Grants are available to parishes in good standing with financial assets less than $2M. Grants are in the form of reimbursements for 100% of expenses up to $10,000 on any capital improvement project (including ADA, HVAC, roof, structural repairs, steeples, bell towers, windows, etc.) and 50% of any expenses up to $5,000 for cosmetic improvements (including flooring, bath & kitchen renovations, lighting, painting, hardware & fixtures, etc.). Grant awards depend on availability of funds and are not guaranteed.
Grant applications are accepted via the online form on a rolling basis, with funds awarded within 6–8 weeks of the application date once the grant has been approved. Hard copy or email submissions and late applications will not be considered.
Parishes can be awarded a Property Improvement Grant for two (2) consecutive years and then must wait one (1) year before applying again. Submissions can be for the current or prior quarter.
Note: Parishes can also apply for ECCT’s Technology, Security & Fire Safety Grant in the same calendar year for different projects.
Application Requirements
- Parishes must be in Good Standing with financial assets less than $2M to qualify for the Property Improvement Grant.
- Expenses must have been incurred during the current or previous quarter.
- Parishes may apply for a Property Improvement Grant and Technology, Security & Fire Safety Grant in the same calendar year, but each grant must be for a different project. If your project involved technology, security, or fire safety, consider the Technology, Security & Fire Safety Grant before applying for the Property Improvement Grant.
- All applications must be accompanied by proof of payment in form of paid invoices or receipts which must be uploaded as part of the application process.
- In order to expediate payments should the grant be approved, please ensure your parish has an updated ACH/Direct Deposit Form on file with ECCT. Updates are generally only required if your parish has had a change in its banking information in the last calendar year.
Download fillable ACH/Direct Deposit form