When is the deadline for General Grantmaking Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

General Grantmaking Program

Q: How much funding does General Grantmaking Program provide?

General Grantmaking Program provides Varies; $10,000 limit for newer nonprofits and organizations with budgets under $100,000 in funding.

SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION OF CLEVELAND

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Funding Amount

Varies; $10,000 limit for newer nonprofits and organizations with budgets under $100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

General Grantmaking Program

Organization: Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland

Geographic Scope: Cleveland's Central neighborhood (primary focus)

Mission: Addressing the social drivers of health to improve the lives of people living in poverty

Focus Areas

Health and access to care (including addiction medicine and behavioral health)
Education
Food security
Family engagement and stability
Economic mobility
Addressing systemic barriers contributing to poverty and health disparities

Eligibility

Applicant Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or governmental entities
Service Area: Organizations serving Cleveland's Central neighborhood and surrounding communities
Mission Alignment: Programs and services must demonstrate commitment to the needs of the poor and underserved
Compliance: Request must comply with local, state and federal laws
Budget Limits: Newer nonprofits and those with budgets under $100,000 are limited to $10,000 maximum requests
Grant Considerations: Foundation considers whether cost is reasonable for proposed project, if budget is proportional to organizational budget, and if other funding sources could cover all or part of costs

What the Foundation Will NOT Fund

Annual appeals or membership drives
Capital requests
Computers
Debt reduction
Endowments
Grants to individuals
Scholarships
Vehicles

Background

Grantmaking resumed January 26, 2026 following a strategic pause that began at the end of 2024
Since 1996, the Foundation has invested over $75 million in support of over 750 grantees
Leveraged more than $150 million in additional community investment
Ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System
Guided by Catholic social teaching and the legacy of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

Contact Information

Grants and Operations Manager:

Email: asavastano@scfcanton.org
Phone: 330.454.5800, ext. 304

Important Notes

The Foundation reserves the right to change or modify grant guidelines as determined by its distribution committee and the board
Continued funding is not guaranteed; organizations may reapply for another grant when the current grant period ends and all reports are submitted and finalized
Organizations whose applications are declined may resubmit an LOI at any time

How to Apply

Application Process

The Foundation accepts Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) on a rolling basis through its online grantmaking portal.

#### Step 1: Eligibility Assessment
Determine if your organization meets the Foundation's eligibility criteria (501(c)(3) status, serves Cleveland's Central neighborhood, mission alignment)

#### Step 2: Review Grant Restrictions
Confirm your request is not for restricted purposes (annual appeals, capital requests, computers, debt reduction, endowments, grants to individuals, scholarships, or vehicles)

#### Step 3: Submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
1. Complete the LOI form through the online grantmaking portal
2. The LOI helps Foundation staff determine whether the organization and request align with mission and guidelines
3. Timeline: Must be submitted within 90 days of starting the form, or information will be deleted
4. Response Time: You will receive a response within two weeks of submission

#### Step 4: Submit Full Grant Application (if LOI approved)
1. If your LOI is approved, you will be invited to submit a full grant application
2. Log back into the online system and complete the application
3. Timeline: Must be submitted within 90 days of starting, or information will be deleted
4. Foundation staff will update you on decision timing
5. Application and summary will be reviewed by the Foundation's full board of directors
6. Board votes on whether to fund the request and at what level
7. You will be notified of the board's decision after their vote

Required Materials

Budget Form (Excel)
Funding Status Form (Excel)
Budget Narrative Form (Word)
Documentation of current enrollment, program acceptance, or progress (if applicable)