KOLPING INTERNATIONAL Foundation supports poverty alleviation through a distinctly practical, community-based lens, with a strong emphasis on education, vocational training, and livelihoods. Its grants and microcredit program are aimed primarily at Kolping-associated local and national partners in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, often backing small-scale enterprise, rural development, water, and climate-resilience projects. The foundation also appears to respond to humanitarian need through its network, especially in Eastern Europe and Ukraine, while favoring projects that build local civil society and self-help capacity.
Combination of small microloans ($200-$300) and project-based foundation funding, usually routed through Kolping national associations, local chapters, or affiliated partners. Giving appears programmatic and relationship-based rather than open-call, with support focused on implementation partners and initiatives aligned to Kolping’s statutes and mission.
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Expect relationship-based or partner-led funding rather than a broad public grant competition. Nonprofits should align proposals closely with Kolping’s priorities—vocational training, livelihoods, microcredit, rural development, water, or humanitarian support—and be prepared to work through a local Kolping association or existing network contact. The microcredit program is very small-scale, while project funding is more suitable for organizations with a clear implementation plan in eligible regions.
Current and upcoming funding from Kolping International Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Individuals or small groups in partner countries (Kolping national associations) seeking start-up or working capital for small enterprises; exact eligibility and criteria managed by Kolping national partners.
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