St. Joseph Foundation Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 15, 2026
154 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
St. Joseph Foundation Grant Program
Funder: St. Joseph Foundation (Archdiocese of Seattle)
Geographic Scope: Western Washington (Archdiocese of Seattle jurisdiction)
Background: Established August 5, 2021, the St. Joseph Foundation connects faith with charitable giving to provide long-term support for the Church's mission and the Catholic community in Western Washington. Grants are approved twice yearly by the Board of Directors—spring and fall cycles.
Funding Priorities
- Catholic Initiatives: Support beliefs, teachings, and spirit of the Catholic Church while addressing spiritual and social needs of the Catholic community in Western Washington. Supports Catholic nonprofit organizations and general Archdiocesan needs.
- Pastoral Ministries: Advance archdiocesan pastoral ministries supporting missionary discipleship, Catholic social teaching, and initiatives to spread the Gospel. Includes special priorities such as environmental initiatives noted in Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si'.
- Formation/Education: Promote ongoing education and faith formation for lay ministers, deacons, seminarians, and priests in support of advancing the Church's mission in Western Washington.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a Catholic or Catholic-affiliated organization within the Archdiocese of Seattle
- Must be a 501(c)(3) organization OR have a fiscal sponsor with valid fiscal agreement
- Previously funded organizations must have submitted final reports and wait 12 months from last decision/payment date before reapplying
- Cannot apply for fundraising, deficit financing, or debt reduction
What They Fund
- Program Support
- General Operating Support
- Catholic Initiatives
- Pastoral Ministries
- Formation/Education programs
What They Don't Fund
- Fundraising efforts
- Deficit financing
- Debt reduction
Contact Information
Email: foundation@seattlearch.org
Director of Development: Erin Oest-Larsen
Grant Guidelines: Available at archseattle.org (English and Spanish versions)
How to Apply
St. Joseph Foundation Grant Application Process
#### Application Timeline
- Spring Cycle: Application deadline March 15; Board meets in April; notifications expected by late April
- Fall Cycle: Application deadline September 15; Board meets in October; notifications expected by late October
#### Required Materials
1. Completed Grant Application Form including:
- Organization name and contact information (physical and mailing addresses)
- Organization type (Parish, Catholic Organization, or Other Catholic Affiliated)
- Primary grant contact name, title, phone, and email
- Website/URL
2. Organizational Information:
- Number of paid full-time employees/contractors
- Number of paid part-time employees/contractors
- Number of volunteers
- 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsor agreement (if applicable)
3. Project/Program Details:
- Project name
- Funding type selection (Program Support or General Operating Support)
- Requested amount
- Mission/purpose statement and connection to Archdiocese of Seattle mission and vision
- Clear goals and objectives
- Evaluation methodology (250-word limit)
4. Impact Statement:
- Anticipated impact of the project
- Number of individuals to be impacted and how
- How it furthers the Catholic Church's mission in the Archdiocese of Seattle
- Community-wide benefits
5. Financial Documentation:
- Project or operating budget (upload or written)
- Funds raised to date, broken down by:
- Grants received
- Individual donations received
- In-kind donations received
- Fees received
- Other sources received
- Pending funds by category
- Explanation of funding sources and uses
6. Supporting Documentation:
- Statement of Support: Letter or statement from third party explaining:
- Support for the project/program
- Confirmation of ability to deliver on promises
- Persuasive reasons for foundation support
- Up to 4 additional supporting files (photos, work estimates, etc.)
- Fiscal agreement (if applicable)
7. Qualifications Section:
- Confirmation of previous St. Joseph Foundation funding (if applicable) and final report submission
- Attestation of Catholic or Catholic-affiliated status
- 501(c)(3) confirmation or fiscal sponsor information
8. Additional Information:
- Brief statement on project sustainability if funding is not received (250-word limit)
- Feedback on application completion time
#### Submission Requirements
- All information must be accurate and attested as true by applicant
- Applicant must be authorized to act on behalf of the organization
- JavaScript-enabled browser required to complete online form
- Organizations must complete 2024 Grant Evaluation Summary by March 15, 2024 or become ineligible for future funding
#### Funding Categories
Applicants select from three priority areas:
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
Categories
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