Eligibility Guidelines
To be eligible for consideration:
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Limitations
The Foundation normally does not fund requests for the following, unless it can be demonstrated that the program services will have a significant impact on addressing the root causes of poverty:
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The Foundation does not fund requests for the categories listed below:
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Areas of Interest
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton's interests encompass the broad areas of health, education, and social services. Within these areas, the Foundation strives to fund innovative and effective programs that exemplify its Mission and Guiding Principles.
Therefore, in its attempts to address the root causes of poverty and to reach out to youth and families, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton has chosen to focus its resources on programs which are designed to make a measurable impact in one or more of the following areas:
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Grantmaking and Beyond
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton and its Board of Directors are interested in strengthening the fabric of community life and in operating in a strategic, innovative, and proactive manner. Consistent with its Mission and Guiding Principles, the Board of Directors believes that the Foundation is also called to act as a convener and facilitator, to leverage relationships, and to serve as an advocate in public policy issues.
TYPES OF GRANTS
The Foundation accepts requests from the community that are consistent
with its mission and focus. The first step in the process requires organizations to submit a concept form to the Foundation. Organizations should indicate the type of grant they are requesting within the concept form. Types of grants are as follows:
Responsive Grants
Responsive Grants respond to requests from established organizations. A concept form must be sent and approved by the Foundation prior to submitting a Responsive Grant application.
The Responsive Grant Process:
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Good Samaritan Grants
Good Samaritan grants are designed to support neighborhood or community based start-up organizations that need funding in order to nurture healthy communities for the underserved and economically poor.
Prior to the submission of an organization's first Good Samaritan grant application, a representative must attend a pre-application workshop. Please see the Foundation calendar on this website for dates or call the Foundation office. A concept paper is required prior to the submission of a formal application.
The Good Samaritan Grant Process:
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Concept Form
This is two page form that explains the:
Purpose of the request;
Target population;
Project goals and objectives;
Approximate amount of the request;
Other funding sources; and
Any other pertinent information.
Concept forms are accepted at any time and are responded to within two to four weeks. Concept forms may be submitted via e-mail to the Foundation's Grants Manager, Anne Savastano at asavastano@scfcanton.org
All concept forms must include the organization's name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Once the staff has reviewed the concept form, the Foundation will respond in one of three ways:
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There are applications available for Responsive and Good Samaritan Grants. The Foundation reserves the right to decide which type of grant type that an organization may apply for. Grant applications submitted to the Foundation without an approved concept form will not be accepted by the Foundation.
Since the Foundation is committed to understanding the needs of the poor and underserved, and has established key priorities, it dedicates a portion of its funding to Foundation initiated projects and programs. Foundation initiated grantmaking is approached by means of Requests For Proposals (RFP) and Invited Proposals.
Requests For Proposal (RFP) In order to make the greatest impact with its funds and to focus its grantmaking on certain priorities, the Foundation will identify key aspects of social issues to study and support. Ideas emerging from this research may be developed into Foundation initiatives. To assist grantseekers in the application process, a Request For Proposal (RFP) may be presented with appropriate background, objectives, and specific instructions on methodology. This RFP information may be shared with a wide variety of agencies and organizations interested and involved in the issues. Many of these initiatives will be multi-year grants and, to maximize the impact, independent evaluation will be an integral component of each initiative. Selections will be made and grants awarded through a competitive process.
Current Foundation initiatives funded under this process are:
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Invited Proposals
From time to time, based on the result of extensive research or analysis of
community needs and issues that surface related to one of the Foundation's
initiatives, the Foundation may choose to make a commitment to a targeted
issue. As the Foundation begins its study, community input will be pursued.
Invited Proposals may be issued directly to appropriate organizations along
with detailed instructions on how to address the targeted issue.
If you have any questions regarding type of grants or the process for submission of a proposal please contact the Foundation office at (330) 454-5800 or link to either Responsive Grants or Good Samaritan Grants.
RESPONSIVE GRANT PROCESS AND APPLICATION
Submission of the Concept Form
To begin the application process, we request that you download and complete the standardized concept form that includes the following:
Purpose of the request;
Target population;
Project goals and objectives;
Approximate amount of the request;
Other funding sources; and
Any other pertinent information.
How you wish to obtain the application: by mail or by downloading the forms from the website
You may submit your concept form by e-mail to asavastano@scfcanton.org. If submitting by e-mail, please indicate 'concept form in your subject line. Forms may also be mailed to:
Anne Savastano
Grants Manager
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton
400 Market Avenue North, Suite 300
Canton, OH 44702
Within a few weeks you will receive either an application packet or a letter stating that your proposal does not fall within the Foundation's grantmaking guidelines.
In any event, any organization that wishes to apply for funding from
the Foundation must submit a concept form first. No application will be reviewed or evaluated without the concept paper.
The Application Package
The application forms and instructions are available at the bottom of this
page in Microsoft Word format and on the forms page or if requested, can be mailed to your organization.
Submission of the Application
A completed application must be submitted to the Foundation via e-mail (preferred). Either way, the application, along with all of the required attachments, must be at the Foundation office by 5:00 p.m. on the due date. Postmarks are not acceptable.
As the Board of Directors refines the focus in specific areas of interest,
the Foundation may limit the number of Responsive Proposals it
accepts unless the ideas presented complement its strategic direction.
Generally, the Foundation reviews Responsive Proposals semi-annually: February 1 and August 1.
Responsive Grant Calendar |
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Concept Form due by: |
Application due by: |
Grant decision by: |
February 1 |
March 1 |
June 1 |
August 1 |
September 1 |
December 1 |
(Due dates are the first of the month or the first business day. For specific dates, please see the ‘News and Events’ page on this website) |
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Questions
If you have any questions regarding the above information, please
contact the Foundation's Grants Manager, Anne Savastano at (330) 454-5800 or asavastano@scfcanton.org
Application Forms and Instructions
Below are the application forms and instructions that you will need to
submit a Responsive Grant Application to the Sisters of Charity
Foundation of Canton. No application will be reviewed or evaluated without an approved concept form.
The download is in Microsoft Word format. If you do not have
Microsoft Word, you will not be able to use this download. You should request that we send the application package to you.
Concept Form
Responsive Grant Application Package (download here)
Responsive Grant Progress Report and Guidelines
Below are the progress reports and guidelines that you will need once you have received funding from the Foundation. The download is in Microsoft Word format. If you do not have Microsoft Word, you will not be able to use these downloads. You should request that we send the report guidelines to you.
Responsive Grant Progress Report and Guidelines
-This is a three-page document.
Matching Funds form
-This is a one-page document.
Responsive Grant Final Report and Guidelines
-This is a three-page document.
GOOD SAMARITAN GRANT PROCESS AND APPLICATION
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton is dedicated to rewarding, strengthening, and supporting organizations for their innovative and meaningful work.
Good Samaritan grants are designed to support community-based start-up organizations that need funding in order to nurture healthy communities for the underserved and economically poor.
Only one Good Samaritan grant of up to $15,000 will be awarded per organization each year. Prior to the submission of an organization's first Good Samaritan grant application, a representative must attend a pre-application workshop. A concept form is required prior to the submission of a formal application.
Applications for Good Samaritan Grants are accepted two times per year:
May 1 and November 1.
(Due dates are the first of the month or the first business day. For specific dates, please see the 'News and Events' page on this website)
Please note Good Samaritan applicants may only submit one concept form annually. Concept form can be downloaded from our website here.
Pre-application Workshop
Organizations that have never before applied for a Good Samaritan Grant are required to attend a pre-application workshop. These workshops are held two times each year, about four weeks in advance of the concept form due date.
(Due dates are the first of the month or the first business day. For specific dates, please see the 'News and Events' page on this website)
Please refer to the news and events page for dates. To register please call the Foundation office at (330) 454-5800.
Submission of the Concept form
After an organization has attended a Pre-application Workshop, it may be eligible to apply for a Good Samaritan Grant application. To begin the application process, we request that you submit a concept form that includes the following:
Purpose of the request;
Target population;
Project goals and objectives;
Approximate amount of the request;
Other funding sources; and
Any other pertinent information.
The concept form can be downloaded from our website here.
You may submit your form by e-mail to asavastano@scfcanton.org. If submitting by e-mail, please indicate ‘concept paper’ in your subject line. Concept forms may also be mailed to:
Anne Savastano
Grants Manager
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton
400 Market Avenue North, Suite 300
Canton, OH 44702
Within a few weeks you will receive either an application packet or a letter stating that your proposal does not fall within the Foundation’s grantmaking guidelines.
In any event, the first time an organization wishes to apply for Good Samaritan funding from the Foundation, a representative must attend a pre-application workshop then submit a concept form.
No application will be reviewed or evaluated without the concept form.
The Application Package
The application forms and instructions can be downloaded at the bottom of this page in Microsoft Word format or if requested, can be mailed to your organization.
Submission of the Application
A completed application must be submitted to the Foundation via U. S. Mail or in person. Either way, the application, along with all of the required attachments, must be at the Foundation office by 5:00 p.m. on the due date. Postmarks are not acceptable. Applications will not be accepted by e-mail.
As the Board of Directors refines the focus in specific areas of interest,
the Foundation may limit the number of Good Samaritan proposals it
accepts unless the ideas presented complement its strategic direction. Generally, the Foundation reviews Good Samaritan proposals semi-annually: May 1 and November 1.
Good Samaritan Application Calendar
Good Samaritan Grant Calendar |
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Pre-application Workshop |
Concept paper due by: |
Application |
Grant decision |
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April |
May 1 |
June 1 |
September 1 |
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October |
November 1 |
December 1 |
March 1 |
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(Due dates are the first of the month or the first business day. For specific dates, please see the ‘News and Events’ page on this website) |
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Questions
If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact the Foundation’s Grants Manager, Anne Savastano at (330) 454-5800 or asavastano@scfcanton.org
Application Forms and Instructions
Below are the application forms and instructions that you will need to submit a Good Samaritan Grant Application to the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton. No application will be reviewed or evaluated without an approved concept form.
concept form
The downloads are in Microsoft Word format. If you do not have Microsoft Word, you will not be able to use these downloads. You should request that we send the application package to you. Be sure to download both items below; click on the highlighted entry.
Application Form
Good Samaritan Progress Report and Guidelines
Below are the progress reports and guidelines that you will need once you have received funding from the Foundation. The download is in Microsoft Word format. If you do not have Microsoft Word, you will not be able to use these downloads. You should request that we send the report guidelines to you. Good Samaritan Implementation Form
Good Samaritan Progress Report and Guidelines
Good Samaritan Final Report and Guidelines
Good Samaritan Outcomes Form
Matching Funds form
