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The Pope Francis Fund
Annual support for agencies serving people in need
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, 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
- Quebec
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Pope Francis Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 Quebec.
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