For ministries
Helping you make the greatest impact
We partner with pregnancy centers, maternity homes and pro-life ministries that are faithful, accountable and ready to grow. Our grants are strategic investments in proven effectiveness, faithful leadership and capacity for growth.
We do not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are by invitation.
Invitation and eligibility
Who we invite to apply
Each funding cycle, we invite mission-aligned organizations to apply. Invited ministries share three qualities.
A life-affirming mission
Operates from a clearly life-affirming mission rooted in faith.
Integrity and readiness
Demonstrates integrity, accountability and readiness for measurable impact.
Faithful to the Church
Aligns with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Application cycle and guidelines
What we fund
Request guidelines
- Requests between $5,000 and $100,000
- Requests should generally not exceed 20% of your annual operating budget
- Capital expenditures are a low priority unless mission-critical
- We do not fund multi-year or endowment grants
Grant cycles are held twice a year, in Spring and Winter.
Priority areas of support
- Ultrasound equipment and medical expansion
- Key staffing and leadership development
- Operating and infrastructure needs
- Marketing and outreach to reach more women and families
- Family-strengthening and post-abortion healing programs
We focus on long-term stability over short-term relief.
Why it matters
“What distinguishes SJPF is their commitment to excellence in stewardship. They do not simply distribute resources; they carefully vet the organizations they serve, equip them with fundraising and operational expertise, and build a national network of life-affirming ministries that are better and stronger together than they could ever be apart.”
Most Reverend Paul S. CoakleyArchbishop of Oklahoma City
The process
From invitation to lasting impact
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Invitation
We do not accept unsolicited applications. Each cycle, we invite mission-aligned organizations to apply.
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Application
Invited ministries apply during our Spring or Winter grant cycle, following the guidelines above.
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Review and vetting
Every applicant receives equal consideration. We visit on site, interview key staff and evaluate current programs, looking at leadership and governance, alignment with Church teaching, financial transparency and demonstrated outcomes.
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Investment decision
After due diligence, we award grants to the ministries with the greatest measurable potential. We treat every grant as capital invested for growth, stability and multiplied impact.
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Tracking and partnership
Grantees report how funds were used and the impact that followed. Every grantee also receives pro-bono fundraising consulting from our team.
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Impact and follow-through
Ministries with strong leadership and measurable outcomes may be invited to apply in future cycles as part of a growing network of accountable partners.
In their words
From the ministries we serve
Funding is only half of how we serve our partners. Collaboration Sessions and one-on-one Fundraising Consultation are free to every organization in our network.
Collaborating with like-minded organizations has taught me how to be a better leader and how to help United Hearts Life Mission grow and thrive. The guidance provided by SJPF has been the absolute key to our success, and I am forever grateful.
I have never seen a presentation like this on this subject matter in all of my years as an Executive Director. It was highly practical advice applicable to the work on our clinic.
This consultation is nothing short of amazing. SJPF’s open-handed sharing of knowledge and resources is truly unheard of.
I have never seen a foundation that is doing what you’re doing. My first thought is just: ‘What? This is amazing.’ I just want to praise the Lord for those who are funding it.
Questions
Want to learn more about our grant process?
We’re glad to talk with ministry leaders about our mission, our guidelines and what we look for in a partner.