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2025 Education Grant is sponsored by Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania. Supports religious education projects and ministry training/spiritual formation opportunities within the Diocese of Erie.
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Education Grant Guidelines | Catholic Foundation of Northwest PA Faith Formation Grant Guidelines Education Grant Guidelines Catholic Social Ministry Grant Guidelines Online Application Information Education Grant Guidelines/Criteria Who can apply? The Diocese of Erie (Offices); Catholic Parishes and Catholic Schools in the diocese.
Grants are available for funding towards religious education projects and ministry training/spiritual formation opportunities that benefit people within the 13 counties of the Diocese of Erie.
Projects must fit at least one of the following four categories: Religious education and faith formation projects Technology for parish faith formation programs and for Catholic schools NOTE: Two (2) bids/proposals are required when applying for technology funding in excess of $5,000 .
Lay ministry education, training and worship formation including education toward obtaining professional ministry certifications, attending workshops, conferences, ministry formation and spiritual formation opportunities. NOTE: If multiple people from your organization are seeking funding to attend a ministry opportunity, please submit one application for the entire group.
Diocesan-wide scholarship and tuition-assistance programs NOTE: Applicants limited to the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Erie. Projects that reach a wide audience or are collaborative across parishes or schools. Projects with multiple funding sources and/or demonstrate sustainability when funding ends.
Organizations who have not received an Education grant in the last funding cycle. Projects that are compatible with diocesan priorities. The minimum grant award is $500.
The maximum grant award for projects involving one organization is $15,000. The maximum grant award for projects involving more than one organization is $20,000. (excluding diocesan-wide scholarship and tuition assistance programs) Pastor, school principal/president, or diocesan office supervisor must be aware of the grant request and give their approval by signing the project endorsement form included in the application.
Funds are released to the parish, school or diocese only with an executed grant agreement on file at the Foundation. A follow up grant report from the grantee is required for every grant awarded by the Foundation.
Grant funds will not be given to: Emergency grants, Capital campaigns/projects Anything completed, purchased, or accomplished prior to date grants are awarded Funding a multi-year degree program Individual tuition assistance Individuals not affiliated with a parish, school, or department of the Diocese of Erie Faith Formation/education projects not affiliated with a parish, school, or department of the Diocese of Erie **This is not an exhaustive list.
Catholic Foundation staff, grant committee, and Board of Directors will determine inclusions and exclusions. Questions? Contact Julia Cooney, Operations Director, for more information: jcooney@cfnwpa.
org 2026 Education Grant Guidelines Spring 2026 Education Grant Cycle Applications will be accepted February 16, 2026 through March 30, 2026. Grants will be awarded June 2026. Grant Report Deadline - December 2026.
Fall 2026 Education Grant Cycle Applications will be accepted August 10, 2026 through September 21, 2026. Grants will be awarded December 2026. Grant Report Deadline - June 2027.
2025 Spring Grants Awarded 2024 Spring Grants Awarded 2023 Spring Grants Awarded 2022 Fall Education Grants Awarded Spring 2022 Grants Awarded 2021 Summer and Fall Grants Awarded Click to view complete list of grantees. 2021 Spring Grants Awarded 2020 Fall Education Grants Awarded Click to view full list of grantees.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Catholic parishes, schools, and diocesan offices in the Diocese of Erie. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $250 - $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2025 Education Grant is funded by Catholic Foundation of Northwest Pennsylvania. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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