Number: RS21844
Title: The Compassion Capital Fund: Brief Facts and Current Developments
Authors: Joe Richardson, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: The Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) was created in 2002 appropriations law (P.L. 107-116) and has since been operated under the authority of annual appropriations acts and the research/demonstration project authority contained in section 1110 of the Social Security Act. It is intended to help build service capacity and skills among faith- and community-based organizations serving those in need, and encourage replication of effective service approaches - it does not pay for direct services. Through FY2005, the CCF has spent some $167 million: (1) $124.5 million in matching grants to experienced "intermediary" organizations that aid and make sub-grants to local providers to help them improve and expand their services; (2) $22.8 million in capacity-building $50,000 "mini-grants" given directly to faith-based and community organizations; and (3) $19.6 million for research grants and other types of support.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated July 31, 2006