Grants
Purpose
The St. Elizabeth Mission Society provides grants for programs and projects that are in line with the mission, vision and direction of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. A Franciscan Sister of Allegany (FSA) Member or Associate must be directly affiliated. The maximum grant award will be $5,000 (USD).
Funding Guidelines
Grants that will be considered are projects that provide service to those who are poor and promote self-sufficiency and systemic change, including:
- Food, clothing, shelter needs
- Medical assistance
- Educational programs and supplies
- Capital improvements and equipment
Eligibility
- Projects must be affiliated with a Franciscan Sister of Allegany (FSA) Member or Associate, i.e. where an FSA Member/Associate is present as a trustee, staff member or volunteer.
- Organizations must be current with their Funding Reports on any previous Mission Society grants.
Limitations
- Projects that do not qualify include:
- Operating expenses (utilities, salaries, etc.)
- Tuition
- Travel costs, lodging expenses, mileage and speaker fees
- No organization may receive more than one Mission Society grant per year.
- Only one application may be submitted for an organization per grant cycle.
Key Dates
- Grant Application Deadline: July 1
- Funding Announcement: September (checks issued)
- Funding Reports Due: June 1 of the following year
Application Process
- The applicant (an FSA Member or Associate) may submit an application at any time.
- Grants are only reviewed once per year by the Mission Society’s board of directors.
- The applicant’s Congregational Leadership Contact must sign the application before submission.
2022 GRANT APPLICATION – due July 1, 2022
Check back in 2023 for 2023 grant application forms, as they may change.
2022 GRANT FUNDING REPORT – due June 1, 2023
Successful grant applicants must file a Grant Funding Report by June 1 of the following year. This must be completed by the actively engaged Franciscan Sister of Allegany Member or Associate. Please attach receipts together with a minimum of five photographs, with Photograph Authorization Form, which capture the essence of the project. These pictures are helpful in communicating your good work to our supporters and may be used in publicity including newspapers, newsletters, appeals, our website, social media, etc.
