ACOR Grants
Allegany Community Out Reach (ACOR) Grants provide short-term support to local community projects that extend the mission and vision of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. Grants focus on improving health, wellness and quality of life in marginalized communities. Funding is limited to nonprofit organizations directly affiliated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, Allegany Franciscan Associates or Trinity Health. Requests up to $10,000 will be considered.
Grant requests may be submitted for either program or general operating support.
Watch ACOR Grant Information Webinar. View webinar slides.
Contacts
Erin Baird, Director of Grants
(727) 507-9668/Email Erin
For technology questions:
Carla Batts, Community Investment Specialist
(727) 507-9668/Email Carla
Priority Criteria
Priority will be given to organizations and projects that meet most or all of the following criteria:
Improve the health, wellness and quality of life through a holistic approach;
Promote self-sufficiency or bring about systemic change;
Provide services to individuals from marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color – People of color refers to any racial group or population that identifies as non-white), members of LGBTQ+ community persons with disabilities, low-income populations and other historically disenfranchised groups;
Strive to incorporate the viewpoint of individuals who are served;
Focus on women.
Eligibility
To be considered for funding, the organization must meet the following basic requirements:
have received a ruling from the Internal Revenue Services confirming exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
be willing and able to comply with all requirements of the Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ grant agreement
Projects must be affiliated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany or Allegany Franciscan 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.
be “in good standing” with Allegany Franciscan Ministries (for organizations that have received one or more grants from Allegany Franciscan Ministries)
Limitations
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.
We discourage requesting grant funds to be used entirely for an individual salary.
Application Process
The application process has changed. There are now two steps to the online application. First, a brief LOI (letter of intent) application must be completed. Second, if LOI is approved, you will be invited to complete a full application.
Access the application through the Login menu at the top of the page. Select Applicant/Grant Partner Login. If this is your first time applying, review How to Apply information first – English / Portuguese.
If a prior application from the organization has been declined, it is strongly recommended you speak with us before submitting another request (see contact information above).
Applications may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed in two cycles.
LOI deadline
Full application deadline
Decisions announced
Fall Cycle
September 29, 2021
October 1, 2021 (noon)
November 2021
Spring Cycle
March 30, 2022
April 1, 2022 (noon)
May 2022
Total Awards
We anticipate making up to 25 grants with individual grants up to $10,000 for one-year term.
Reference Documents
ACOR Grant Program Overview FY22 – English / Portuguese
ACOR LOI application questions* – English / Portuguese
ACOR Full Grant application questions* (invited applicants only) – English / Portuguese
*LOI and Full Grant application questions are provided in advance for reference only. Applications must be submitted online. See instructions under Application Process.
