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ACN’s Mission and Support
ACN supports Church-led projects worldwide, offering pastoral and spiritual aid to Catholics.
Eligible Projects
ACN focuses on projects that support the evangelization efforts of the Catholic Church worldwide. Focused on the Catholic Church’s welfare, ACN funds initiatives with a faith-centered, pastoral purpose. Projects with, primarily, a social aim, such as those in education and healthcare, are generally not supported.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be ecclesiastical authorities of the Catholic Church, including parish, diocesan, and national levels for local churches, or provincial and international levels for religious institutions or lay communities. All applications must include a written approval from the local bishop or religious superior.
Apply for aid
ACN supports various pastoral projects
Pastoral Initiatives
Programs, activities, and events
Religious Formation
For seminaries and novitiates / assistance for courses and studies in the region itself
Scholarships
For postgraduate studies in theology and philosophy at ecclesiastical faculties in Europe
Media Apostolate
Catholic Radios, TV, and social Media
Subsistence Aid
For sisters and brothers in institutes of consecrated life
ACN does not fund:
- Humanitarian and socio-economic development
- Building schools and hospitals
- Private living, medical and schooling expenses
- Salaries
- Open-ended subsidies or recurrent costs
- Endowment funds
- Projects already completed
- Repaying debts
- Purchase of land
Application Process
Project Description
- Provide a detailed description of the pastoral context and the impact of the proposed solution.
- A clear, coherent, and precise description of what is needed and for what purpose.
Supporting Documents
- Review the specific requirements for each project type in the application section.
- Recommendation letter from the competent ecclesiastical authority.
- Detailed cost estimate for project implementation.
- Financial plan showing local contributions and requests to other funding agencies.
- Highly appreciated: Photos and testimonies from the local Church.
Submission
- Submit the application via email to the appropriate regional contact
- Expect a reply within approximately 3 months. For pastoral programs or formation courses, submit requests at least 3 months before activities begin.
Reporting for Approved Projects
To respect the generosity of donors and comply with standard charity regulations, prompt and accurate reporting is crucial:
this is of utmost importance for any potential future funding.
Acknowledge receipt of the grant immediately.
Provide a narrative description of the pastoral benefits achieved.
Submit a complete financial report with a list of expenses and related costs.
Include copies of invoices and receipts.
Send photos (minimum 1MB) showing the project’s resume.
this is of utmost importance for any potential future funding.
Acknowledge receipt of the grant immediately.
Provide a narrative description of the pastoral benefits achieved.
Submit a complete financial report with a list of expenses and related costs.
Include copies of invoices and receipts.
Send photos (minimum 1MB) showing the project’s resume.