Sister Elise Fund Grant

Sister Elise Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sisters Of Charity Of Cincinnati
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Summary

Overview

Who We Are The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati is an apostolic Catholic community of women religious that exists to carry out the Gospel of Jesus Christ through service and prayer in the world. Sister Elise Fund Grant These small grants are requested by a Sister of Charity. Eligible organizations include: those where a Sister is currently involved in the nonprofit organization as a board or committee member, paid staff member or regular volunteer, or those either founded by a Sister of Charity, or at one time had Sisters involved. The grant was named in honor of Sister Elise Halloran, SC, who served as treasurer for the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati from 1944 to 1965. Sister Elise was widely known for her financial acumen and stewardship of investments, as well as her strong faith, kindness, perseverance, care for those in poverty, and her support of Catholic education. You Need to Know: Grant funds must be used for the specific purpose identified in the Sister Elise Grant Fund application. Once granted, any change in purpose must be approved in advance by the endorsing Sister(s) and SC Ministry Foundation before funds are spent. The authority and accountability for all requests to the Sister Elise Grant Fund rests with the nonprofit’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Supplies or minor equipment funded through the request become the property of the nonprofit organization. The Sister Elise Grant may not be used to fund a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati’s salary or benefits. Due to our fiduciary and stewardship responsibility, SC Ministry Foundation reserves the right to approve or decline all requests. Upon conclusion of the grant, the organization is required to contact the Sister of Charity who supported the grant to describe the results of the project and usage of the funds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The organization must: Be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.Demonstrate prudent and fiscally responsible governance and management.Verify that the grant request is consistent with the mission of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati.

Ineligibility

Requests for funding from SC Ministry Foundation are usually not considered for the following: Major capital expenditures such as construction, acquisition or renovation of facilities, equipment or major technology.Operational deficits or debt reduction.Grants to individuals, endowments or scholarships.Programs within units of government or government agencies.Programs in public schools including colleges and universities.Annual appeals, membership drives, fundraising campaigns or fundraising events.Partisan political advocacy or for lobbying purposes.Projects or programs that fall outside the ethical and religious directives of the Catholic Church.