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GrantWhere: NationalNational: schools in any US state$Who gets the money: Goes to the schoolClosed for this round · opens Jan 1, 2027

Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities

Domestic Grant Program

A Catholic family foundation that funds projects of US Catholic organizations, including Catholic schools. Two short application windows a year.

Amount
Not posted
Can a for-profit school apply?
✕No: for-profit schools excluded
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027 (96 days left)
Who this fits
Private schoolFor Catholic organizations in the US that are 501(c)(3) public charities listed in the Official Catholic Directory. Catholic schools are regular grantees.✓For Christian schools
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on rfca.org
See the funder’s page↗(opens rfcagrants.powerappsportals.com in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Typical grant size is not posted (2025 grants listed run about $10,000 to $66,000).

What to do now

  1. Step 1: Confirm your school is listed in the Official Catholic Directory
  2. Step 2: Ask your bishop for a letter about the project
  3. Step 3: Register on the Raskob grant portal
  4. Step 4: Prepare a financial statement and detailed budget
  5. Step 5: Apply January 1 to 15, 2027 (or June 1 to 15)

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Catholic - listed in the Official Catholic Directory/P.J.Kenedy & Sons”
In the funder’s own words, from rfca.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.

You also need a signed letter from your bishop (or a copy of your request for one), a full financial statement and a detailed project budget. Building projects over $200,000 must have half the money in hand, a signed contract and work underway. No endowments, debt, scholarships or tuition, or anything finished before the board meets. The 2025 grants list includes Catholic schools, for example a $25,000 school roof replacement.

  • 501(c)(3) public charity
  • Listed in the Official Catholic Directory
  • Letter from your bishop acknowledging the project
  • Financial statement and detailed project budget
  • Apply in English through the online portal during the window

Timing

Two US rounds a year: Spring, January 1 to 15 (5 p.m. Eastern), decided end of May; Fall, June 1 to 15, decided end of November. The application form opens only during each window, but you can register on the portal any time.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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