Applications are only accepted during the open submission period and only through the Online Grant Portal System
All applications and forms must be submitted in English
International Program
Domestic Program
There are two Domestic Grant Program cycles each year—Spring and Fall. Grants are awarded to projects that take place within the United States and its territories
See the eligibity and the requirements in the FAQ section below
Domestic Spring
Domestic Spring Submission
January 01 - January 15 (5pm ET)
Spring
International Submission
May 01 - May 15 (5pm ET)
International Program
Domestic Spring Decision
End of May
Domestic Fall
International Decision
End of November
Domestic Fall Submission
June 01 - June 15 (5pm ET)
Fall
Domestic Fall Decision
End of November
Important Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for a grant?
Organizations located within the U.S. and or the U.S. territories may apply if:
1. Tax - exempt 501 (c) (3) with public charity status
2. Catholic - listed in the Official Catholic Directory/P.J.Kenedy & Sons, please note you will be asked to enter both the Edition & Page Number
Organizations located outside of the U.S. and or the U.S. territories may apply if:
1. Non-profit, non governmental status equivalent to a public charity as found in the United States
2. Catholic - as verified by Ordinary of the Diocese
Restrictions
Construction/Renovation Projects costing over $200,000 are not eligible until these conditions are met:
1. 50% of the total cost is in hand
2. Signed construction contract is in existence
3. Construction is underway
Additional Restrictions:
1. Requests by and for individuals for any purpose are NOT accepted (including tuition, scholarships, fellowships or scholarly research)
2. Endowment funds
3. Reduction of debt
4. Anything completed, purchased or accomplished prior to our Board meetings
5. Attempts to influence legislation or the outcome of any specific election
6. All documents and all applications submissions must be in English.
Where do I apply for a grant?
NOTE: The application form is not accessible until the opening submission date.
2. You may register for an account, on the online grant portal system at any time (not just the submission opening).
3. If you are an existing applicant and have forgotten your password, go to the online portal and select "sign in" then select "forgot password. A link will be emailed to you to change your password.
International Application Questions - Example
International Application Required Documents - Download Forms
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM Projects and programs that take place outside of the United States and its territories are eligible to apply.
U.S. based Organizations applying for programs/projects outside of the United States Organizations located in the U.S. or its territories applying for projects outside of the U.S. must submit the following required documents:
Organizations Located Outside of the U.S. Organizations located outside of the United States must submit the following required documents, translated into English:
Domestic Application Required Documents - Download Forms
DOMESTIC PROGRAM Projects and programs that take place within the United States and its territories are eligible to apply under the Domestic Program.
Organizations located in the U.S. must submit the following required documents:
Complete Financial Statement Upload to the required documents section of the online grant portal. Description: The most recent audited financial statement or IRS Form 990, or internally prepared financials, including:
Statement of Financial Position (assets and liabilities)
Statement of Activities (income and expenses)
Detailed Project Budget Upload to the required documents section of the online grant portal. Description: A detailed financial explanation that describes and justifies the estimated costs associated with each component of a proposed project or program for which funding is being requested.
Letter from the Ordinary (or Request Letter) Description: A signed letter on official letterhead from the Bishop/Archbishop/Cardinal or a Congressional Leader or Provincial acknowledging the project.
If the official letter has not been received by the submission deadline, applicants may upload a copy of the request sent for the official letter.
The final signed letter should be submitted to appdocs@rfca.org
There is one International Grant Program cycle per year. Grants are awarded to projects that take place outside of the United States and its territories
See the eligibity and the requirements in the FAQ section below
