How to Apply

Please Note There is a New Process for Fall 2024

Applicants for grants of more than $5,000 must provide a Letter of Intent (LOI) briefly summarizing their ideas before applying for a grant. Foundation staff will review each LOI and provide feedback within two weeks of submission. Applicants will be notified if they are approved to proceed with the grant application.

In the fall of 2024, LOIs need to be submitted by no later than August 23. Approved applicants will need to submit their grant applications by September 9, 2024. Applicants will receive a funding decision by December 6, 2024. We may contact you during our review process to clarify information in your application or request additional information.

  • The focus must be on serving low-income, vulnerable individuals in body, mind, and spirit who live in Allen County, Indiana.
  • The agency should have expertise in working with vulnerable populations, with at least 50% of their work directed toward helping low-income, marginalized people.
  • Programming should foster mutually beneficial relationships between clients and staff, promoting shared growth, respect, and spiritual fulfillment.
  • In 2024, preference will be given to projects focusing on pregnant women and infants, immigrants and refugees, food and nutrition insecure individuals, and access to quality, affordable health and wellness care.
  • The Foundation will consider requests for program and operating support, program-related equipment, staff continuing education, technical assistance, and matching funds. The Foundation does NOT fund building projects/capital, elimination of deficits, political activities, individuals, or projects that are already completed.

The St. Joe Foundation shares the values and charism of its Sponsor, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, and is inspired by Catholic Social Teaching. Applicants are encouraged to review our core values and key beliefs.

Submit Letter of Intent to begin Application

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Our HEALing Kitchen Grants

Applications were accepted March 1 through April 1, 2024.
Grant Guidelines
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We encourage grant seekers to discuss proposal ideas with St. Joe Foundation staff by telephone, personal appointment, or email before submitting a proposal. This will help confirm basic funding compatibility.

Questions?

  • Contact Community Impact Director Jackie Martinez, JMartinez@sjchf.org, 260.969.2001 ext. 206; or Executive Director Meg Distler, MDistler@sjchf.org, 260.969.2001 ext. 201
  • For grants portal technical assistance, contact Grants Manager Marla Rust, MRust@sjchf.org 260.969.2001 ext. 200