How to Apply

Please note there is a new process for grants of more than $5,000 in 2025

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 Spring 2025, LOIs need to be submitted by no later than February 14. Approved applicants will need to submit their grant applications by March 7, 2025. Applicants will receive a funding decision by June 2, 2025. 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 2025, 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 of Saint Katharina Kasper and Catholic Social Teaching and is inspired by the legacy of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Applicants are encouraged to review these core values and key beliefs.

Submit Letter of Intent to begin Application
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Applications for grants of $5,000 or less will be accepted from January 15, 2025 to November 7, 2025

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the values, grantmaking, and ministry of the St. Joe Foundation.

After Your Grant Application is Submitted
Foundation staff may contact you during the review process to clarify information in your application or request additional information. You can expect to receive a funding decision within 90 days of submission of the grant application.

Apply Online

Our HEALing Kitchen Grants

Applications were accepted March 1 through April 1, 2024.
Previous Grant Guidelines

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