How much funding does One Hope Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for One Hope Fund?

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

How often is One Hope Fund offered?

One Hope Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.

One Hope Fund

Sigma Delta Tau Foundation Inc

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for emergency assistance.”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Collegiate members of Sigma Delta Tau
Alumnae members of Sigma Delta Tau
Eligible Hardships: Grants are available for sisters facing difficulty due to:
Unexpected financial distress

Overview

One Hope Fund

Motto: Patriae Multae Spes Una - One Hope of Many People

Overview: The One Hope Fund is an impact program developed by the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation to serve all sisters during every phase of their lives, providing grants for those facing unforeseeable circumstances.

Geographic Scope: United States (all Sigma Delta Tau members)

Eligibility:

Collegiate members of Sigma Delta Tau

Alumnae members of Sigma Delta Tau

Eligible Hardships: Grants are available for sisters facing difficulty due to:

Unexpected financial distress

Serious health issues

Consequences of natural disasters

Urgent family crisis

Other unforeseeable circumstances

What is NOT Funded:

Membership dues for Sigma Delta Tau

Purpose: Direct financial assistance to help sisters through difficult times

Contact: Sigma Delta Tau Foundation, 714 Adams Street, Carmel, Indiana 46032, (317) 846-7747

How to Apply

Application Process

Specific application procedures are not detailed on the website. To apply:

1. Contact the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation at (317) 846-7747
2. Explain the nature of the hardship (financial distress, health issues, natural disaster, family crisis)
3. Provide documentation of the emergency circumstances
4. Submit application according to Foundation guidelines

Note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for emergency assistance.

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What Sigma Delta Tau Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 4
Total given: $609K
Median grant: $69K
Range: $28K–$442K

By dollars: Illinois 73%, District of Columbia 12%, Indiana 11%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; Carmel, IN.

Example grants

Prevent Child Abuse America · Chicago, IL

Programming support

$442K
Jewish Women International · Washington, DC

Programming support

$70K
Sigma Delta Tau Society · Carmel, IN

Educational programming

$69K
Sigma Delta Tau - Gamma Lambda Chapter · Ithaca, NY

Educational housing project

$28K