Renovabis is the Catholic Church in Germany’s Eastern Europe aid organization, funding projects in 29 countries across Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe. It prioritizes partner-based grants that strengthen church life and community services, especially pastoral infrastructure, social care, education and training, media, and emergency/war-related support. The portfolio suggests a strong emphasis on Catholic and ecumenical local partners, with a practical focus on helping vulnerable groups such as children, students, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Primarily project-based grantmaking through a partner-principle model, with applications reviewed in-house and by approval committees. Smaller project approvals can be handled up to €50,000, mid-sized grants up to €100,000, and larger awards go to a broader council; scholarships are also awarded annually, with individual amounts varying. A separate application stream exists for vehicle purchases tied to project delivery.
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Applications should be submitted through the appropriate Renovabis program stream, with a separate form for vehicle requests and distinct scholarship procedures for students/trainees. Proposals are best aligned to partner-based work in the 29 eligible countries and should clearly show local church or social impact, target beneficiaries, and operational need; larger requests may face additional review beyond the small approval committee.
Current and upcoming funding from Renovabis-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Only applications submitted directly from Central and Eastern Europe can usually be considered. A partner principle applies. Formal requirements include applicant and partner details, statement from the local bishop in most cases, project objective, measures, costs, and a detailed financing plan.
Who can apply: Applications are submitted by project partners and must fit Renovabis project funding requirements and the partner principle.
Who can apply: Applications must follow the general partner-principle and use the dedicated vehicle application form. Supporting documents and justification for the vehicle are required.
Who can apply: Applications generally must be submitted directly from Central and Eastern Europe (partner-principle). Typically require project description, financing plan, and a statement from the responsible local bishop. Mediation by groups in Western Europe is sometimes possible.
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