How it Works

The goal of the Martin de Porres Foundation is to develop lay leadership among African American/Black Catholics. This is achieved through religious undergraduate and graduate education as well as training in ministry and leadership skills. The foundation supports these lay leaders in their efforts to advance Catholicism in the archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Funds for previously approved grants are are dispersed on a quarterly basis and are generally processed within one month of reimbursement deadlines: March 1st - June 1st - September 1st - December 1st

Accessing Grant Funds

Scholarship Recipients

Submit tuition bill to The Martin de Porres Foundation by quarterly disbursement deadline.
At the end of the semester, you may be asked to provide proof of satisfactory completion of course.
Please submit all tuition statements via online online form.
Your request will be acknowledged within 3 business days.
The Foundation will pay educational institutions directly.

Program/Event Grants

Provide receipts for registration, honorarium or other program fees to Martin de Porres Foundation by quarterly reimbursement deadline.
All funds will be reimbursed to Parish or Diocesan Office
Please submit all tuition statements via online online form.
Your request will be acknowledged within 3 business days.