The Catholic Caring Foundation was established in 1988 by Bishop Dennis Browne to enable the Auckland Diocese to assist those who find themselves at the margins of society.

Since then, we have distributed over $7 million in grants.  The Foundation is the Charitable Trust of the Bishop of Auckland, Bishop Patrick Dunn and raises funds and then distributes to agencies who work with those in the community; assisting them to become more independent.

The Board accepts funding applications twice annually from community organisations within the Auckland Diocese. The Diocese covers Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel/Thames region.  The Board does not consider applications from outside these areas.

Please note that 2009 will see only ONE grants round for applications via the contestable fund. The closing date will be 31 May 2009.

Through the funding application process, the Foundation evaluates the quality of the work of the agency and how effective they are at caring for those that are marginalised.  Upon selection, the agency receives a grant and then reports back to the Foundation the difference the grant has made.

For 2008 Grants Allocation, Please click here

For common questions regarding Grants, Please click here

To apply for a Grant, Please click here