Bridges for Schools has partnered with schools in the following (arch)dioceses: Arlington, Baltimore, Camden, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Washington. Complete our interest form to learn more about bringing Bridges for Schools to your diocese.

While we do not have a formal letter of inquiry process, we encourage foundations, dioceses and schools to reach out to connect and learn more about how to participate in Bridges for Schools.

Bridges for Schools grants are up to $3,000 per school. In some dioceses, Crimsonbridge joins philanthropic partners to increase the grant size for schools.

We encourage dioceses to keep their responses simple and concise, providing the following information in the application: Number of schools Total Catholic school enrollment and % Hispanic enrollment Grant request amountSummary of the proposed project (2-3 paragraphs)Intended project resultsProject budgetDiocese contact information

Each grant is tailored to the self-identified needs of the diocese and its schools, and their goals related to enrollment and family engagement. Areas of investment include Spanish-language communications, parent engagement, bilingual staff, culturally celebrated imagery and art, and more. Please visit What We Do for a list of eligible projects and the Resources page for examples from our school partners.

Applications are accepted in the spring and summer and grants are awarded on a rolling basis. Schools implement their projects throughout the school year. Final reports are due to the diocese based on their internal process. Dioceses compile and submit this report information to the Crimsonbridge Foundation at the end of each grant period, typically in the summer.

Applications should fit within the scope of Bridges for Schools. To be approved, applications must include a simple budget.

90% of school partners have participated in the program for more than one year. Through their diocese, schools complete a brief final report at the end of each grant period. Once all grant funds have been spent and the final report is received, we may invite dioceses to submit a new proposal.

The Bridges for Schools program partners directly with dioceses and schools. The Crimsonbridge Foundation created the Education Imperative Fund to provide tuition assistance as one piece of a holistic approach to serving students and families. Inquiries about the Education Imperative Fund can be directed to the Latino Student Fund.