ST Francis Hospital, Inc.

ST Francis Hospital, Inc., operating as ST Francis Women's Hospital, is a non-profit healthcare provider registered to receive federal grant awards. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the hospital specializes in women's health services and has been actively engaged in federal grant programs since at least July 2020. The hospital's current registration in SAM.gov extends through October 18, 2024, demonstrating its ongoing eligibility for federal funding opportunities. ST Francis Hospital has demonstrated its capacity to participate in diverse federal programs by receiving both prime and sub-grant awards, positioning itself as a key healthcare provider and community resource.

Through its federal grant awards, ST Francis Hospital has provided a range of services that extend beyond traditional healthcare. The hospital's most recent prime grant award, received on August 1, 2024, from the Appalachian Regional Commission, allocates $755,172 for career and technical education initiatives. This project grant, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), aims to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity through workforce training and education programs. Additionally, ST Francis Hospital has been involved in sub-grant awards related to emergency response and healthcare services. One sub-award, administered through the Adjutant General of South Carolina, supported contract labor for emergency services, likely in response to a disaster or crisis situation. Another sub-award, channeled through the South Carolina Hospital Association, provided assistance for COVID-19 response, highlighting the hospital's role in addressing public health emergencies. These diverse grant activities demonstrate ST Francis Hospital's commitment to not only providing healthcare services but also contributing to broader community development and emergency response efforts.