The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is an independent, nonprofit community foundation committed to growing philanthropy according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Grounded in the principles of faith and service, CFGP meets the diverse needs of donors and Catholic institutions through charitable fund management and development consulting. CFGP also works to support community progress through Charitable Fund awards and grants.
CFGP strives to support nonprofit organizations and ministries that demonstrate sustainability and impact while aligning with our Catholic faith. We focus on entities serving the five-county greater Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. CFGP favors projects that receive funding from multiple sources, whether individual or foundation support. The following criteria will be used to process all grant applications:
- Sustainability, including organizational strength and credibility, knowledge and experience of personnel and overall financial condition.
- Feasibility, including demonstration of need, project objectives and methodology and multiple funding sources.
- Impact, including overall effect on community, measurable outcomes and innovation of project concept
The maximum grant award will be $5,000. Please pay close attention to guidelines and eligibility.
A few notes about the CFGP grant process:
- Capital and Urgent Needs grant applications will be reviewed by the CFGP Grant Committee four times a year in the middle of the month: November, February, May and August. You will be informed of the decision the month following review.
- Projects or programs that have already secured 50% of funding will be prioritized.
- For projects over $10,000, 90% of funding should be secured or in process prior to submission. If in process, funding should be secured within 6 months of approval.
- Repeat, multi-year requests are not desirable as CFGP’s vision is to invest in programs and projects that enhance an organization’s ability to self-sustain.
- Given CFGP’s unique development consulting role and commitment to sustainability, we ask that all financial requests include a plan for fundraising and development support.
- Face-to-face interviews or site visits are up to the Grant Committee’s discretion.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be Catholic, charitable, tax-exempt organizations with valid 501(c)(3) status.
- Applicants must not have received funding from the CFGP grant cycle in the last 12 months.
- Applicants should serve the five-county greater Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
- CFGP does not award grants to individuals.
- We will not fund salaries through this CFGP grant cycle, whether they be full or part-time positions.
- Your organization must be in existence for at least 3 years to be eligible to apply for a CFGP grant.
Capital and Urgent Needs Grant Award
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is an independent, nonprofit community foundation committed to growing philanthropy according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Grounded in the principles of faith and service, CFGP meets the diverse needs of donors and Catholic institutions through charitable fund management and development consulting. CFGP also works to support community progress through Charitable Fund awards and grants.
CFGP strives to support nonprofit organizations and ministries that demonstrate sustainability and impact while aligning with our Catholic faith. We focus on entities serving the five-county greater Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. CFGP favors projects that receive funding from multiple sources, whether individual or foundation support. The following criteria will be used to process all grant applications:
- Sustainability, including organizational strength and credibility, knowledge and experience of personnel and overall financial condition.
- Feasibility, including demonstration of need, project objectives and methodology and multiple funding sources.
- Impact, including overall effect on community, measurable outcomes and innovation of project concept
The maximum grant award will be $5,000. Please pay close attention to guidelines and eligibility.
A few notes about the CFGP grant process:
- Capital and Urgent Needs grant applications will be reviewed by the CFGP Grant Committee four times a year in the middle of the month: November, February, May and August. You will be informed of the decision the month following review.
- Projects or programs that have already secured 50% of funding will be prioritized.
- For projects over $10,000, 90% of funding should be secured or in process prior to submission. If in process, funding should be secured within 6 months of approval.
- Repeat, multi-year requests are not desirable as CFGP’s vision is to invest in programs and projects that enhance an organization’s ability to self-sustain.
- Given CFGP’s unique development consulting role and commitment to sustainability, we ask that all financial requests include a plan for fundraising and development support.
- Face-to-face interviews or site visits are up to the Grant Committee’s discretion.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be Catholic, charitable, tax-exempt organizations with valid 501(c)(3) status.
- Applicants must not have received funding from the CFGP grant cycle in the last 12 months.
- Applicants should serve the five-county greater Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
- CFGP does not award grants to individuals.
- We will not fund salaries through this CFGP grant cycle, whether they be full or part-time positions.
- Your organization must be in existence for at least 3 years to be eligible to apply for a CFGP grant.