Program Description
ACOR is a grant program of Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Inc.  It provides short-term support to local community projects that are in keeping with the mission, vision, and direction of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany.  The 2010 ACOR grant application deadlines are March 1st and September 1st.  The grant award range is $1,000 - $5,000.  Please keep in mind that there are a limited number of grant funds available each year.

ACOR grants are unique among Allegany Franciscan Ministries' grant programs in that they do not have a geographic restriction. Rather, they require a direct affiliation with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany (i.e. where the FSA members are present as sponsor, trustee, staff or volunteer) or have an affiliation with Catholic Health East.

ACOR grants are reviewed based upon the following priority criteria.

• Project strives to improve the health, wellness and quality of life through a holistic approach to education or direct service.
  
  
• Project seeks to promote self-sufficiency or bring about systemic change.
  
  
• Project benefits people who are part of a disenfranchised segment of society, whether it be on the basis of nationality, race, class, or any other factor. Special consideration will be given to those programs focusing on the concerns of the poor and marginalized and the equality of women.
  
  
• Sponsoring organization strives to incorporate the viewpoint of individuals who are direct recipients of its services.