Here is a reminder of all the documents that must be included with your grant application.
Please note that all official documents must be signed and dated. You will be able to upload all these documents when you complete your online grant application.
1- Letter of Intent
Please briefly answer the following questions in your letter of intent or project description:
- Who?
- What?
- Where?
- How much?
- For whom?
- How?
When reviewing grant applications, the Roncalli International Foundation gives priority to those that meet its criteria.
2- Local Reference Letter
In your application, you must also include a reference letter from your superior, your bishop or a local organization recognized in your area that supports you or your project. This letter must be signed, dated and printed on the letterhead of the religious community or organization.
3- Letter of endorsement from Canada
In your application, you must include a letter of endorsement from a Canadian organization who agrees to act as your agent.
You must find a Canadian partner that recognizes your expertise and the relevance of your project.
The Roncalli International Foundation will assist religious communities in this process.
4- Budget and Quote
What is a quote ?
A quote is a table that sets out the estimated cost and a detailed description of the work needed for a particular project. It must be signed and dated. The quote gives us a good idea of the cost of materials and labour required for the project.
In your grant application, you must include a budget or a quote for any request other than the purchase of material, equipment or furniture.
Sample Quote
5- Pro forma Invoice
6- Identification Document
Official document proving the identity of the Local Project Manager (person who will be responsible for the project locally).
The identification document must:
- Include your name;
- Include your sex;
- Include your date of birth;
- Include a photo of yourself;
- Include your signature;
- Be issued by a government authority
- Be valid.
Examples of identification documents that can be used:
- Passport
- National identification card
- Driver's license
- Voter registration card (if it contains your photo)
Sample of an identification document
7- Project description
This document is mandatory
You may submit an activity report or a more detailed description of the project you want to realize. Please keep your project description to ten pages or less. We would be interested in seeing a map of the area or country in which the project will be implemented and a few statistics about the population.
8- Letter from other funding sources
If applicable, please include letters from other funding sources listed in the ‘Income’ section of the budget. These letters must be signed, dated and printed on the funder’s letterhead.
9- Photos
We are always interested in receiving high-resolution photos about your project that help us better understand your needs. Please include a description of the image and the area in which it was taken.
Eventually, you will be able to upload a few photos (maximum of 5) with your online grant application.
10- Official Grant Application Form