We received 52 grant applications totaling $260,000.00. Grant awards for this round total $75,000.
Through a simple application process, SVdP Conferences and District Councils can apply for up to $5,000 from the National Council’s Friends of the Poor® Fund. The Friends of the Poor® funds available to grant is normally limited to the amount raised and/or approved by the National Council budget process. Individual grant award amounts may vary from the application amount but will not exceed $5,000.
Grants are targeted to specific areas of need, above and beyond available Conference resources: assistance for rent/housing, utilities, food, clothing, medical, transportation, and baby/children needs. No systemic change projects.
The next round of FOP Grants will open on August 15 for the West and South Central Regions.
From St Andrew Conference an extremely grateful thank you! Reorganizing after covid left our conference depleted of funds. At the same time that neighbors in our area where experiencing life changing events and called us for assistance. Glory be to God for generous Vincentians. Thank You!