Human Development Fund

• Completed application form
• Current letter of endorsement from a member of the Basilian Fathers

• The proposed program or project must be harmonious with a biblical vision of peace and justice.
• The project should be designed to change systems to promote justice and peace.
• The project should empower poor and marginalized people and, when feasible, involve them in planning and execution.
• The project should originate from Basilian houses or institutions and/or involve individual Basilians actively.
• Educational projects must actively involve participants in promoting peace and justice.

Who is eligible?

• Organizations with projects originating from Basilian houses or institutions
• Organizations whose projects involve individual Basilians
• Organizations leading peace and justice or human development initiatives aligned with the Fund’s vision
• Organizations delivering educational projects that actively promote peace and justice

• Alignment with a biblical vision of peace and justice
• Clear focus on systemic change to promote justice and peace
• Empowerment of poor and marginalized people, including involvement when feasible
• Origin from Basilian houses or institutions and/or active involvement of individual Basilians

• Complete the application form
• Obtain a current letter of endorsement from a member of the Basilian Fathers

• Send the completed form and endorsement letter to the Curial Office, Congregation of St. Basil (Basilian Fathers)
• Submit by email to the program contact indicated on the application instructions

• Applicants are informed of the funding decision by June 30.

• A portion of the Fund (up to 15% in any year) may be allocated to educational projects that actively promote peace and justice.
• Applicants are informed of the decision by June 30.