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FOP Grants

Friends of the Poor® Grant Cycle for the South Central, West and Northeast Regions opens September 1st.  The deadline for applications is September 15th(Awards announced December 30th)

Since 2008, the Friends of the Poor® Grant Program has allowed the National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, to help local Conferences and District Councils provide emergency service to the poor, beyond their available resources. Through a simple application process, Conferences and Councils can apply for up to $5,000 for specific needs in their communities.

Who Can Apply?

  • Aggregated SVdP Conferences in good standing
  • Instituted SVdP District Councils in good standing (Diocesan Councils are not eligible)
  • Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS

For questions on your aggregation or institution status, please contact Pam Hudson Johnson. For questions regarding 501(c)(3) options, please contact Sherry Brown.

What Can Grant Funds Be Used For?

  • Rental/housing assistance
  • Utility assistance
  • Food/clothing assistance
  • Medical assistance
  • Transportation assistance
  • Baby/children needs

Grant funds cannot be used for Twinning, Extension, building projects, or any purpose other than those identified above.

Grant Awards and Reporting Requirements

  • Grant awards may vary from the application amount, but will not exceed $5,000
  • Any funds awarded must be fully utilized within six months
  • A grant report must be submitted within six months, using the National Council Grant Reporting Form. A detailed financial accounting of all grant funds, impact numbers, and a success story are required.

Incomplete Grant applications will not be considered. All sections must be filled out.

Grant applications will only be accepted during the submission period dates. No early or late applications will be considered.

Friends of the Poor grant application and reporting forms can be found by clicking on the link below: https://members.ssvpusa.org/fundraising-development/fop-grants/

Please submit your grant application to grants@svdpusa.org.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Gerri Sample at gsample@svdpusa.org, or call (314) 576-3993, ext. 212.

Click here to download the grant application. As of August 1, 2022, there is one application for both Conferences and Councils!

Click here to download the grant reporting form

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact grants@svdpusa.org, or Gerri Sample at gsample@svdpusa.org or 314-576-3993, ext. 212

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