Area Grants Program | Order of Malta American Association

About the Order The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and Malta is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization. The 13,500 Knights and Dames remain true to its principles – nurturing, witnessing and protecting the faith and serving the poor and the sick.

2026 Area Grants Program

We will be accepting applications via SurveyMonkey Apply between February 13 – May 11, 2026.

The mission of the American Association of the Order of Malta is the promotion of the glory of God through the sanctification of its members, witness to and support of the Catholic faith, and service to the sick and the poor. The Area Grants Program provides meaningful opportunities for Areas to support local organizations and projects where members can be the hands and feet of Christ in serving the sick and the poor—living out the mission and charism of our Order in tangible ways.

We encourage every Area to take full advantage of the two grant options available to support the hands-on work your members undertake throughout the year:

Local Area Project Support Grants

This grant category supports local ministries that do not fall under a 501(c)(3). Activities such as Malta Walks and Backpack Programs continue to be excellent fits, as well as new initiatives an Area may wish to begin. These applications must be submitted by the Area Chair. When you log into SurveyMonkey Apply using the red button below, make sure you select the role of “applicant” to submit your application.

Regular Area Grants

These grants may be requested by 501(c)(3) organizations in which Area members are actively involved. These applications must be completed by the organization itself. Area Chairs should share the application link and required details, listed below, with organizations pursuing a Regular Area Grant. To help ensure a smooth process for both our members and the organizations applying for a grant, we kindly ask members to clearly communicate the program details—including your Area’s general grant budget range—with your nominated organizations. This helps set appropriate expectations from the start, as grant amounts may vary.

Program Materials & Guidance

If you have any questions, please contact the NY Office at (212) 371-1522.