The Loretto Carbon Reduction Fund (LCRF) provides financial resources to Loretto or Loretto-connected projects (by individuals or organizations) which will help to:
- prevent the output of greenhouse gas (ghg) into the atmosphere (e.g. the installation of solar panels, or a charging station for an electric car),
- replenish Earth by sequestering ghg emissions from the atmosphere (e.g. the planting of trees and deep-rooted plants and grasses),
- Provide education on carbon emissions/ghg reduction and prevention
- Secure infrastructure, equipment and support needed for the health of planting (e.g. irrigation, fencing, tools, an arborist, etc.)
Funds are distributed in a way that has the most positive impact on people and places that are suffering from climate disaster.
How do I apply for the fund?
Apply online here. Or click the button below to print a paper application you can fill out by hand. Please return the paper application to Jessie Rathburn at the Loretto Motherhouse (515 Nerinx Rd, Nerinx, KY 40049).
How much are the grants?
The maximum request is $1000.
What is the deadline for applying?
Our funding cycles are December, April, and August.
Applications for each cycle are due:
November 15
March 15
July 15
We will have a one-month turnaround on approving or denying requests.
For more information about the program, visit the Carbon Reduction page.