One Hope Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
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
Motto: Patriae Multae Spes Una - One Hope of Many People
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
How to Apply
Application Process
Specific application procedures are not detailed on the website. To apply:
- Contact the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation at (317) 846-7747
- Explain the nature of the hardship (financial distress, health issues, natural disaster, family crisis)
- Provide documentation of the emergency circumstances
- Submit application according to Foundation guidelines
Note: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for emergency assistance.
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Hardship
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