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Raskob Foundation: International Programme

Open or will open again Arts, culture and heritage Buildings and built environment Built heritage Cultural heritage environment Faith and religion Human rights and equality Antrim & Newtownabbey Ards & North Down Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Asia and Middle East Australia Belfast City Causeway Coast and Glens Derry City and Strabane England Europe and Russia Fermanagh and Omagh Great Britain International Lisburn and Castlereagh Mid and East Antrim Mid Ulster Newry, Mourne and Down North America Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Scotland South and Central America Wales Large (over £60,000) Medium (up to £60,000) Micro (up to £1,000) Small (up to £10,000)

Overview

The Raskob Foundation has particular interest in projects in which self-help and local support are demonstrated. Applications to the Foundation are considered on their merits. Need and the good to be accomplished are prime considerations.

The Raskob Foundation supports a large variety of programs and projects, addressing the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, as well as Catholic Social Teachings. The docket is one of goodness, supporting programs that meet social or spiritual needs of individuals, particularly those on the margins, such as welcoming the stranger, feeding the hungry, accompanying the vulnerable, providing access to education, or aiding in faith formation. 

For projects that take place outside of the US & its territories

Grants tend to be for between $5,000 and $15,000.

Construction/Renovation projects costing over $200,000 are not accepted for consideration until:

  1. 50% of the total cost is in hand.
  2. Signed construction contract is in existence.
  3. Construction is underway

Eligibility

Organizations located within the U.S. and or the U.S. territories may apply if:

1. Tax - exempt 501 (c) (3) with public charity status

2. Catholic - listed in the P.J. Kenedy Official Catholic Directory

Organizations located outside of the U.S. and or the U.S. territories may apply if:

1. Non-profit, non governmental status equivalent to a public charity as found in the United States.

2. Catholic - as verified by Ordinary of the Diocese

Requirements (non-US Organizations referenced only)

Foreign - Organizations located outside of the U.S. must include the following documents translated and submitted in English only:

1. Verification Form - from the ordinary of the Arch/Diocese

2. Fiscal Agent Form

3. Affidavit Form - from the organization applying, NOT from the fiscal agent

4. NGO Status Documentation - from the organization applying, NOT from the fiscal agent

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM Invited to apply for a full application.

Organizations located outside U.S. must include the following documents:

1. Detailed Project Budget

OPTIONAL:

  • Narrative
  • Photos
  • Other

Recent Grants

For details of grants approved, visit the website here

Key dates

Annual submission window from May 01 until 15/05/2026
Annual submission window from May 01 until 15/05/2027