Tau Grants are for smaller nonprofits with organizational or program needs that are limited in scope, and are intended to support organizations or services that assist persons who are historically marginalized, economically poor, or have limited access to healthcare and health information.
Donor Name: Allegany Franciscan Ministries
State: Florida
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/24/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $15,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY23 Tau Grants will support unrestricted general operating/capacity building needs for organizations that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, and/or persons with disabilities. People of Color refers to any racial or ethnic group or population that identifies as non-white.
To be considered for funding all of the following criteria must apply to the organization:
- The organization did not receive Tau Grant funding in Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 or Fall 2021 – Spring 2022.
- At least 50% of the organization’s population served falls within the marginalized groups identified.
- At least 25% of staff leadership or board includes individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or persons with a disability.
Funding Information
They anticipate making up to 35 grants total with individual grants up to $15,000 for a one-year term.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for funding, the project must align with Catholic social teaching, and the organization must meet the following basic requirements:
- Have received a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service confirming its exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Serve residents of one or more of the following counties: Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Hillsborough, and Pinellas.
- Be willing and able to comply with all requirements of the Allegany Franciscan Ministries Grant Agreement.
Limitations
- Organizations with an operating budget of $2 million or over are not eligible (this includes hospitals and universities).
- Not available for individuals, public agencies, capital projects (buildings, van/automobiles, etc.), or endowments.
- Not available for organizations who have received Tau grant funding in Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 or Fall 2021 – Spring 2022.
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