Sisters Health Foundation's Responsive Grants Program is a competitive grants program in which applicants can apply for project, capacity building, equipment or technology, small capital projects, or general operating support in support of the organization’s mission.

The Responsive Grants Program is a two-stage process which consists of submitting a letter of inquiry and, if invited, submitting a full application.

Eligibility Criteria

• An applicant must be a tax-exempt nonprofit under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a public institution.
  • The project will positively impact residents in one or more counties of their service area:
    • West Virginia: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, Wood
    • Ohio: Athens, Meigs, Washington

Evaluation Criteria

Applications are evaluated using the following six criteria:

• Mission Fit – The proposal presents a well-documented statement of a genuine and pressing need that fits into the priorities of the Sisters Health Foundation.
• Project Quality – The project makes sense, showing an understanding of the issues with goals and objectives that are realistic and understandable.
• Project Implementation – The implementation plan makes sense, detailing the steps, resources, and time required to execute the project.
• Budget – The budget is reasonable, matching the program and activities described.
• Organizational Capacity – The organization or collaborative partners are capable of implementing and sustaining the program with adequate funding/staff/organizational commitment and community support.
• Measurable Outcomes – The proposal discusses outcomes and how they would be measured and the project sustained beyond the grant period.

For more information, visit Sisters Health Foundation.