
SSJ Ministry Foundation Board
Working Together to Alleviate Ignorance, Poverty and Oppression
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester established a Sisters of Saint Joseph Ministry Foundation in 2003. Since that time, the Foundation has received applications for and granted funds to support existing and new ministries affiliated with the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
At this time the Sisters of Saint Joseph Ministry Foundation Board is opening the application process to any non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose values reflect the Mission and Vision Statements of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
An organization’s application, in order to be considered, should have as its purpose the alleviation of the conditions which cause ignorance, poverty, and oppression and the fostering of justice and mercy. The maximum grant awarded is $10,000.
Applications for the 2026 grants are now being accepted. Click on the button below to submit your online application by October 1, 2025. If you are a previous grant recipient, please complete the Grant Report (fillable PDF). For questions, email grants_committee@ssjrochester.org.
Advocaia Monteiro & Cabral
Angels of Mercy Bishop Sheen Housing
Blessed Sacrament Supper Program
Build a Better Community (AL)
Gigi’s Playhouse
Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless Hope Hall School
House of Mercy
Isaiah House Literacy Volunteers – Ontario/Yates Counties Nativity Preparatory Academy Nazareth Elementary School
New Hope Immigration Services
2025 Recipients
Newman Catholic Community at RIT Notre Dame Retreat House Penfield Hope
Refugees Helping Refugees
Rochester Hope
Saint’s Place School of the Holy Childhood Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach St. Joseph Northside
St. Michael’s Woodshop St. Peter’s Kitchen
Teen Empowerment Worker Justice Center
Worldwide Documentaries