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The Pope Francis Fund
Annual support for agencies serving people in need
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Pope Francis Fund provides annual support to agencies that directly serve people in need. It supports initiatives that help meet basic needs such as food, medicine, housing, and education, in line with Catholic values and morals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Direct assistance to people lacking food, medicine, housing, education, and other basic needs.
Documents Needed
- Organization name
- Organization address
- Brief description of the proposed use of funds
- Amount requested
- Contact person name, phone number, and email address
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agencies that directly serve people in need.
- Catholic entities, subject to the stated letter requirements.
- Religious communities and congregations, subject to the stated letter requirements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Diocese of London
Selection criteria
- Direct service to people who are underprivileged.
- Clear demonstration of how the funds will be used to meet basic needs.
- Alignment with Catholic values and teachings on morals.
- Preference for organizations within the Diocese of London.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare initial request
- Gather the organization name and address.
- Prepare a brief description of the proposed use of the grant and how it meets the Fund’s criteria.
- State the amount requested and provide a contact person with phone number and email address.
- Step 2: Send the request by email
- Submit the written request to the Diocese of London, Senior Leadership Team at popefrancisfund@dol.ca.
- Step 3: Provide required supporting letter if applicable
- Catholic entities must submit the request through the Bishop of their diocese or include a letter from the Bishop, except for parishes of the Diocese of London.
- Religious communities or congregations must include a letter from the Major Superior.
- Step 4: Receive the final application form
- Approved applicants receive the final application form after the initial request is approved.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit an initial written request for access to the final application form.
- Eligible applicants receive the final application form after approval of the initial request.
- Funding decisions are made annually by the end of March.
Additional information
- Preference is given to organizations within the Diocese of London.
- Applicants whose initial request is approved will receive the final application form.
- Annual funding decisions are made by the end of March.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Pope Francis Fund Program
What is the The Pope Francis Fund?
The Pope Francis Fund provides annual support to agencies that directly serve people in need. It supports initiatives that help meet basic needs such as food, medicine, housing, and education, in line with Catholic values and morals.
Who is eligible for the The Pope Francis Fund program?
To be eligible for the The Pope Francis Fund program, you must:
Direct service to people in need.
Project supports basic human needs.
Consistent with Catholic values.
What expenses are eligible under The Pope Francis Fund?
Direct assistance to people lacking food, medicine, housing, education, and other basic needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Pope Francis Fund?
You can contact The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of London In Ontario by email at popefrancisfund@dol.ca.
Where is the The Pope Francis Fund available?
The The Pope Francis Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Pope Francis Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Pope Francis Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Pope Francis Fund?
The Pope Francis Fund is funded by The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of London In Ontario