The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce its Breaking the Cycle Grants.
Donor Name: Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
State: South Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/10/2023
Size of the Grant: $15,000-$20,000
Details:
Breaking the Cycle Grants is designed for organizations creating and sustaining pathways to economic mobility and self-sufficiency. Eligible organizations deliver proven programs that disrupt the cycle of poverty and support long-term, sustainable economic change for individuals, families and/or communities.
Funding Information
Organizations should request the amount that meets their needs and will make the most impact on the proposed program, taking into consideration the median grant size for grants in this focus area is typically $15,000-$20,000. Staff will work with eligible applicants to determine the best request amount.
The Foundation does funds
- Nonprofit organizations that are addressing poverty in South Carolina
- General operating expenses
- Program-specific expenses
- Capacity-building costs
Eligibility Criteria
- A deep understanding of the complex, multi-faceted issues that surround poverty in the community they serve is reflected in the organization’s values, practices and programming.
- Programming is comprehensive and multi-layered in its approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. Examples include integrated services and two-generation approaches for families.
- Programs have clear short and long-term goals, distinct indicators for success, and can clearly show how participants are moving out of poverty.
- Program is informed by research — using long-term data gathered from successful internal implementation and/or based on emerging/best practice models.
- Organization carries out effective, ongoing program evaluation and adapts based on lessons learned and participant feedback.
- Organization demonstrates effective collaboration and partnerships (both formal and informal) with other organizations.
The Foundation does not fund
- Organizations that do not address poverty
- Programs outside of South Carolina
- Organizations that have been operating for less than one year
- Capital campaigns
- Individuals
- Scholarships
For more information, visit SCFSC.