Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Project Funding

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Project Funding is sponsored by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). ACN provides funding to help suffering Christians and the Church in Need worldwide. They support projects that bring hope to those facing persecution, wars, or poverty.

How to apply | ACN International Home » Apply for Aid » How to apply ACN focuses on projects that support the evangelization efforts of the Catholic Church worldwide. Projects with a primary social aim, such as those in education and healthcare, are generally not supported.

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.

Types of Projects Supported by ACN ACN supports various pastoral projects, including: Pastoral Initiatives: Programs, activities, and events. Religious Formation: Seminaries, novitiates, courses, and scholarships. Religious Publications: Especially the YOUCAT series and ACN booklets.

Construction/Renovation: Churches, chapels, parish houses, pastoral centres, and monasteries. Transportation: Vehicles for pastoral work. Subsistence Aid: For sisters and brothers in institutes of consecrated life.

Mass Intentions: Stipends offered by donors for priests to celebrate masses. Application Process – Step by Step Provide a detailed description of the pastoral context and the impact of the proposed solution. Complete the necessary forms found in the Forms Section ➔ Recommendation letter from the competent ecclesiastical authority.

Detailed cost estimate for project implementation. Financing plan showing local contributions and requests to other funding agencies. Photos and testimonies from the local Church are highly appreciated.

Additional documents may be required for specific types of projects (e.g., construction, vehicles). Consult the Forms Section for more details ➔ Submit the application via email to the appropriate regional contact ➔ For scholarship requests, refer to the specific scholarship page ➔ 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: 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 results.

Project Agreement (FPA for projects ➔ , FPAM for Mass Intentions ➔ ) Scholarship Request Form ➔ Construction Projects – Required Documents Letter of recommendation from the local ecclesiastical authority Detailed project description and pastoral context analysis Certificate of Land ownership Construction plans (floor plan, elevation, cross-section) Formal detailed cost estimate in local currency Full financial plan showing sources of funding Current state of construction if already underway For more information or to submit your project application, contact: Aid to the Church in Need gGmbH HS : Veronica Catalina Amador Chamorro HS : Maxime Francois-Marsal Email : africa@acn-intl.

org HS : Estefanny Perez Organista Email : africa@acn-intl. org Email : africa@acn-intl. org TL : Kinga von Schierstaedt Email : africa@acn-intl.

org Email : africa@acn-intl. org Email : africa@acn-intl. org Middle East & Central Asia​ HS : Marielle Boutros, Reinhard Backes Email : marielle.

boutros@acn-intl. org / rx@acn-intl. org Email : projects@acn-intl.

org India (rest of the country)