Impact100 Philadelphia 2018 grant cycle

Posted by Impact100 on December 18, 2017

Impact100 Philadelphia has opened applications for its 2018 grant cycle. The giving circle awards grants of about $100,000 to nonprofits with focus areas of arts and culture, family, education, environment, or health and wellness.

Organizations eligible to apply for the Impact100 grant must be:

• Tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, independent of a financial sponsor (local affiliates may apply under the 501(c)(3) of the national organization).
• Located in and serve residents of the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or the county of Camden, New Jersey.
• In possession of at least 3 full years (36 months) of independently prepared, audited or reviewed financial statements.
• Not a recipient of an Impact100 Philadelphia $100,000 grant in the past three grant cycles.

Priority will be given to organizations that:

• Have annual operating budgets above $300,000 and below $5,000,000.
• Target under-served populations.
• Highlight unmet needs in the region.
• Will have a high impact on beneficiaries or communities.

Applicants should:

• Propose the use of Impact100’s grant for programs, services, necessary infrastructure, or other initiatives that support the organization’s core mission.
• Have a mission and programs or services that focus on one of these areas:
• Arts and Culture: cultural programs, participation in the arts, arts education
• Education: educational opportunities for children and/or adults
• Environment: improvement, preservation, revitalization or awareness of public spaces, facilities, or natural resources
• Family: strengthening and enhancing the lives of children and families including seniors
• Health & Wellness: improvement of people’s mental and/or physical well-being
• Submit a proposal budget of at least $100,000. Propose to expend funds within 24 months.

Grants will not be provided for:

• Debt reduction, operating deficits, interim or bridge funding, or endowment funding.
• Individuals or private foundations.
• Activities that are religious or political in nature.
• Fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising events, or general capital campaigns.

Apply now.

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