Release Date: July 15, 2019

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ACOR Grant Program Overview (pdf)

First time applying? Read our How to Apply instructions.

Improve the heath, wellness and quality of life through a holistic approach to education or direct service;

Promote self-sufficiency or bring about systemic change;

Benefit people who are part of a disenfranchised segment of society; whether it be on the basis of nationality, race, class, or any other factor;

Strive to incorporate the viewpoint of individuals who are direct recipients of services;

Focus on the concerns of the poor and marginalized and the equality of women;

Affiliated with Franciscan Sisters of Allegany or Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Associates

Grant periods are generally for one year or less.

Requests up to $10,000 will be considered; the amount awarded may not be the same as the amount requested.

Examples of the types of projects that may be funded by ACOR Grants include but are not limited to:

Basic needs (food, clothing, shelter)

social justice advocacy

Environmental education

Franciscan spirituality

Literacy

Job Readiness

Health education and access

Organizations must have a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service confirming exemption from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Organizations must be willing and able to comply with all requirements of the Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ Grant Agreement.

Organizations must be current with their progress reports and any previous ACOR Grants.

Projects must be affiliated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany or Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Associates (i.e. where the FSA members/associates are present as sponsor, trustee, staff or volunteer) or have a direct affiliation with a ministry of Trinity Health.

Project must comply with Catholic social teaching.

Project must align with Allegany Franciscan Ministries mission and core values.

No organization may receive more than one ACOR Grant per year.

Only one application may be submitted for an organization per cycle.

Organizations with an active (current) ACOR Grant may not apply until the active grant is completed.

ACOR Grants are not available for individuals, public agencies, fundraising events, or endowments.

Grant funding requests may include personnel. Please do not request the full amount of a grant in personnel. Funds are not intended to be used entirely for an individual salary.

The online grant application process may be accessed via the Apply link at the top of this page.  If this is your first time applying, review the How to Apply information first.

Applications may be submitted at any time, and will be reviewed in two cycles.

We will confirm receipt by e-mail.

Staff and grant committee review grant applications and make recommendations to the board of directors.

Board makes funding decisions.

If a prior application from the organization has been declined, it is strongly recommended you speak with us before submitting another request.

The dates for the first and second cycle are as follows:

We anticipate making up to 30 grants with individual grants up to $10,000 for one year term.