PARTICIPATION GRANTS

Restarting the Economy | The Economy of Francesco Global Event 2025

July, 14 – THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Before anything else, we kindly invite all applicants to check their inboxes — including spam and other folders — and to carefully follow the instructions provided in the email you received.

We would like to warmly thank our Community — both our long-standing members and the many new ones who are joining us now. We received over 100 applications from more than 30 countries, across 5 continents. The diversity of profiles was truly inspiring. Despite the wide range of backgrounds, what united everyone was a shared commitment to building a better economy, a fairer world, and a human-centered dialogue.
The Evaluation Committee carried out a thorough and thoughtful review of all applications. We carefully read every story, every letter of recommendation, and every motivation letter. Thanks to your passion and dedication, we were able to allocate grants to support participation in the event.
To our dear Community, thank you.

If you were not selected this time, please do not be discouraged. We deeply value the work you are doing, and we warmly encourage you to apply again in the future.
If you’ve just discovered the event and are interested in joining but need financial support, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’ll do our best to accompany you and explore possible solutions together. However, we kindly ask you to contact us only if you have no other means to cover your expenses.

Contact: [email protected] 

Applications for Grants

Grants for participation in The Economy of Francesco Global Event 2025 are available to applicants who meet the basic eligibility requirements for the event and are unable to attend due to financial constraints. Applicants must not already be recipients of other funding (scholarships or grants) serving the same purpose.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals living in vulnerable or challenging circumstances. However, we kindly ask that grants be requested only in cases of genuine and well-documented financial need.

Applications must be submitted online via the designated page, specifying the type of grant you are applying for (Type A or Type B).

Eligibility

Applicants should be young individuals who are active in the following fields. Preference will be given to participants under 40 years of age.

RESEARCH: Students and scholars in economics and related disciplines (undergraduate and master’s students, PhD candidates, young researchers)

BUSINESS: Entrepreneurs, managers, or individuals working in startups or in small, medium, or large companies with ongoing activities or projects under development

CHANGEMAKERS: Facilitators or promoters of projects, processes, and/or activities serving the common good and contributing to a just, sustainable, and inclusive economy

Required Documents

  • Two letters of recommendation (from university professors, institutions, dioceses, movements, business networks, etc.)
  • A motivation statement and/or description of relevant experiences
  • A written commitment to shared responsibility
  • A written commitment to reciprocity

Important Dates

  • Application deadline: June 30, 2025
  • Successful applicants will be notified via email by July 6, 2025 and will receive detailed information regarding their grant.
    Response sent on July 12, due to the high number of applications received.

The selection process will be overseen by a dedicated committee and will include an evaluation of all submitted documents. In some cases, candidates may be invited to a short audio or video interview.

Types of Grants

  • Type A – Participation Grant: Covers the participation fee only, which includes registration for the 3-day event, accommodation, and meals.
  • Type B – Travel Grant: Covers partially the cost of travel. Reimbursement will be made via bank transfer after the event, upon submission of valid travel receipts.

Note: No additional financial support or subsidies are available. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until all funds have been allocated. Early application is highly recommended. The Selection Committee’s decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

The following criteria will be considered in the selection process:

  • Candidate profile
  • Geographical distribution
  • Gender balance
  • Previous support from EoF
  • Available budget