AFM: Allegany Community Out Reach (ACOR) Grants

The Allegany Community Outreach (ACOR) Grants, funded by Allegany Franciscan Ministries, aim to improve health and quality of life in marginalized communities through short-term support for local projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations affiliated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany or Trinity Health. Priority is given to initiatives promoting self-sufficiency and holistic wellness, particularly for marginalized groups such as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low-income populations. Applications may request program or general operating support.

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.
Grant requests may be submitted for either program or general operating support.
Program Support- Program requests should be for specific projects and activities. Examples include nutrition education, food, shelter and clothing, and employment skills.
General Operating- General operating requests support the organization’s overall mission and goals and should help strengthen the organization or further its charitable purposes. Examples include strategic planning, technology upgrades, infrastructure costs such as utilities, rent and personnel.
Priority Criteria
Priority will be given to organizations and projects that meet most or all of the following criteria:

• improve health, wellness and quality of life through a holistic approach;
• promote self-sufficiency or bring about systemic change;

provide services to individuals from the following marginalized groups:BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color – People of color refers to any racial group or population that identifies as nonwhite), 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;

Eligibility

To be considered for funding, the organization must meet the following basic requirements:Have received a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service 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.

Ineligibility

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.