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SNJM Grants

April 23, 2026

Dear Sisters and Associates,

During our time on the Province Leadership Team (PLT) Diane Enos, SNJM has served as the liaison to the Ministry Grant Committee, and Linda Patrick, SNJM has served as both a liaison and member of the Immigrant and Refugee Fund Grant (IRF) Committee. As several committee members’ terms concluded last year, both committees are currently in transition.

Looking ahead, we have determined that combining the two committees into one SNJM Grant Committee will be best. The funding levels and availability for both Ministry Grants and IRF Grants will remain unchanged. With a single committee we will now have one application process and shared timeline. To meet IRF requirements, applicants will be asked to complete additional questions within the application.

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As part of this transition, Linda Patrick, SNJM will serve as the PLT liaison to the new committee. Carolyn Trumble, Executive Assistant, will continue to provide support with the application and evaluation processes.

The timeline for this year is:

  • Application will be available on: April 24, 2025
  • Application due date is May 28, 2026

We are deeply grateful to the Sisters and Associates who have served and continue to serve on our grant committees and for those involved in the ministries we support. We look forward to continuing our support of nonprofit organizations that reflect and advance SNJM values in our world.

Peace and blessings,

Diane Enos, SNJM and Linda Patrick, SNJM

Introduction

This application applies to both the Ministry Grant and the Immigrant and Refugee Fund Grant (IRF). Applicants will be asked to indicate which grant they are applying for and should refer to the grant criteria for funding amounts. Applicants seeking an IRF grant will be asked to provide additional information at the end of the application.

  • Ministry Grants will be awarded to nonprofit ministries that are aligned with SNJM Values.
  • Immigrant and Refugee Fund Grants (IRF) will be awarded to nonprofit ministries that are aligned with the SNJM Values and the Corporate Stand on Migrants and Refugees.

SNJM Values

The SNJM community promotes the following core values which are at the heart of our charism (“charism” means a gift from God for the good of God’s people):

  • Dedication to justice
  • Service to people who are poor or marginalized
  • Education in the faith
  • Hospitality
  • Dedication to women and children
  • Commitment to liberating action
  • Full development of the human person

SNJM Corporate Stand on Migrants and Refugees (2017)

The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary stand in solidarity with millions of people who live outside of their country of birth as migrants and refugees and with the many others who are displaced within their country of origin.  Guided by faith and our charism, we stand with migrants and refugees and in support of human rights. We call for all nations, and most particularly those where there is an SNJM presence, to enforce the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for all migrants and refugees throughout the world.  As part of our commitment to this corporate stand, we have created the SNJM Immigrant and Refugee Fund Grant.

Additional Questions?

Please direct any questions to Carolyn Trumble, Executive Assistant to the PLT, (503) 675-7125, grants@snjmuson.org.

Criteria

    1. Grant funds are awarded to ministries aligned with SNJM Values and which demonstrate equitable, responsible, and sustainable stewardship of people and financial resources.
    2. Applications to the Immigrant and Refugee Fund Grant (IRF) must reflect alignment with the SNJM Corporate Stand on Migrants and Refugees.
    3. Grant requests must be initiated and/or supervised by a SNJM Sister or Associate involved in some capacity though service or volunteering with the requesting nonprofit, and who will serve as the primary contact for the project.
    4. Applications are accepted only for ministry programs, not individuals.
    5. Funding amounts:
      1. The SNJM Ministry Grant provides funding of up to $5,000.
      2. The SNJM Immigrant and Refugee Fund provides grants in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
    6. Only one application may be submitted per Sister or Associate. Applicants must indicate whether they are applying for a Ministry Grant or an Immigrant and Refugee Fund Grant.
    7. Only one project per Sister or Associate will be funded each year.
    8. The ministry should not be funded by the province in other ways. An organization is eligible to receive only one grant per fiscal year from any SNJM fund.
    9. Grant recipients must submit required reports in a timely manner to be eligible for consideration in the next grant cycle. Grant evaluations are due annually by June 30.
    10. Projects funded through SNJM grants should include other sources of financial support in addition to SNJM funding.

Procedures

  1. All paperwork will be processed through the Province Leadership Office via email at grants@snjmuson.org.
  2. The Sister or Associate initiating the request is responsible for completing and submitting the application and evaluation.
  3. Application forms are available on the SNJM province website or may be requested via email at grants@snjmuson.org.
  4. The Grant Committee reviews all proposals and makes funding recommendations to the Province Leadership Team (PLT).
  5. The PLT gives final approval.
  6. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions and disbursement timelines following final approval.
  7. Final evaluations are due to the Province Leadership Office by June 30 of the following year.

Application Form

Please download the file format that best suits your needs. Please complete the downloaded form and email it to grants@snjmuson.org. 

If you need an example of a completed application form, please view this sample.

Evaluation Form

Please download the file format that best suits your needs. Please complete the downloaded form and email it to grants@snjmuson.org. 

Immigrant and Refugee Fund Grant (IRF) Evaluation Form

Ministry Grants