How to Apply
Please see the four steps below to learn how to apply for a grant with the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland.
Step 1: Eligibility
The Foundation primarily serves Cleveland's Central neighborhood. The Foundation awards grant funding to organizations within its service area whose programs and services demonstrate a commitment to the needs of the poor and underserved in the areas of health, education and social services. The programs and services of the organization requesting funding must be consistent with the Foundation's mission. The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or governmental entity, and the request must comply with local, state and federal laws.
Step 2: Restrictions *
In general, the Foundation will not award grants for the following purposes:
- Annual appeals or membership drives
- Capital requests
- Computers
- Debt reduction
- Endowments
- Grants to individuals
- Scholarships
- Vehicles
* The Foundation reserves the right to change or modify grant guidelines as determined by its distribution committee and the board.
Step 3: Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
Once an organization has determined that it is eligible, the next step is to complete the
letter of inquiry (LOI) form and submit it through the online system. The LOI form helps our staff determine whether the organization and request align with the Foundation’s mission and guidelines. You will receive a response within two weeks of submission. Forms are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note that once you start an LOI form on the online system, it must be submitted within 90 days, or the information will be deleted. If you have questions or encounter technical issues, please contact Grants and Operations Manager Anne Savastano at asavastano@scfcanton.org or at 330.454.5800, ext. 304.
Step 4: Application
If your organization’s letter of inquiry is approved, you will be invited to submit a
full grant application by logging back into the online system and completing the application. Foundation staff will update you on decision timing.
Please note that once you start an application on the online system, it must be submitted within 90 days or the information will be deleted. If you have questions or encounter technical issues, please contact Grants and Operations Manager Anne Savastano at asavastano@scfcanton.org or 330.454.5800, ext. 304.
Submission Timing
LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis, but you can see the timing for submissions to be considered for each quarter by
clicking here.