The following criteria must also be met in order to be eligible for funding:

• Funding requests will only be considered if the Foundation receives the organization's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determination letter verifying that the organization is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.
• The mission, programs and services of the organization requesting funds must be consistent with the mission and purpose of the SC Ministry Foundation.
• An organization that has an active grant with the Foundation is not usually eligible to apply for another grant until the conclusion of the current grant.
• Evidence of collaboration, particularly through place matters in Price Hill, multiple funding sources, non-duplication of services and financial sustainability are funding considerations.
• Core program grants are awarded with evidence of measurable outcomes.