Funding of the Bishop Johannes Pohlschneider Foundation – School Foundation in the Diocese of Aachen

The Bishop Johannes Pohlschneider Foundation – School Foundation in the Diocese of Aachen continuously grants subsidies for Catholic schools and educational projects in North Rhine-Westphalia. Focused on education, child and youth promotion, as well as initial and continuing training, the foundation supports non-profit educational institutions in covering personnel expenses and material costs. Teachers and students are strengthened in their development towards Christian life orientation and global responsibility. The funding is guided by the Catholic understanding of humanity: personalities are taken seriously, individual abilities are promoted, and awareness for the preservation of creation is conveyed. Institutions based in the Diocese of Aachen may submit a funding application at any time and benefit from uncomplicated procedures without fixed deadlines.

The financial support is primarily aimed at Catholic schools as well as school projects that ensure value-oriented education based on the Catholic faith. Funding applications can be submitted informally, with the following documents required: fully completed funding application, detailed project description, comprehensive cost plan, and proof of bank details. The grant is provided in the form of a subsidy and supports both personnel expenses and material costs. Through its broad thematic focus on work, social issues, and further education, the foundation contributes to sustainably strengthening educational offerings and opening up perspectives for young people in church and society. Interested educational institutions can obtain the application as a PDF or Word document on the Diocese of Aachen’s website and can immediately realize their project ideas.