For spring grant applications requesting more than $5,000

The St. Joe Foundation will give priority to projects that support pregnant women and infants, and immigrants. Strategies that help these populations access nutritious food, affordable healthcare, and essential services will receive particular consideration. Proposals serving other highly vulnerable groups are welcome, though they may not be prioritized in this cycle.

To begin the process, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation requests a Letter of Intent (LOI) that briefly summarizes your funding needs. Each LOI will be reviewed, and applicants will receive feedback within two weeks of submission. Those invited to continue will then complete a full grant application. This two‑step process is designed to provide clearer insight into the Board’s current funding priorities and to respect applicants’ time.

Key Dates

• LOIs are open 
• LOIs must be submitted by February 16, 2026
• Approved applicants must submit full applications by March 9, 2026
• Applicants will receive a funding decision by May 22, 2026
• Applications for grants of $5,000 or less will be accepted through October 30, 2026

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

After Your Grant Application Is Submitted

Foundation staff may contact you during the review process to clarify information or request additional details. Applicants can expect a funding decision within 90 days of submitting a full application.

Questions

Community Impact Director, Jackie Martinez/jmartinez@sjchf.org

CEO, Matt Smith/msmith@sjchf.org