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2026 Impact 100 Grant Application

Section 1: General Organizational Information

If applicable
Application Contact Name(Required)
Application Contact Email(Required)

Section 2: General Project Information

As a reminder, the project for which a grant is being requested must be essentially the same project as was presented in the LOI.

Section 3: Program/Project Details

(e.g., past results, adoption of best practices from other successful programs/organizations, use of evidence-based practices, etc.)
If possible, combine all letters into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 4 PDFs to be attached.
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 4.

    Section 4: Transformational Impact

    Please provide specific, quantifiable targets for each outcome.
    Include information about specific data capture and measurement tools, how clients are involved in data capture and evaluation, and how results are used and disseminated.

    Section 5: Community Voice & Representation

    Please include efforts related to board, staff, clients, and programs.

    Section 6: Organization/Strategic Fit

    Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 2 PDFs to be attached.
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 2.
      Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 2 PDFs to be attached.
      Drop files here or
      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 2.

        Section 7: Financial Information

        Funding could include donations/contributions, government contracts, earned revenue, in-kind support, special events, fundraisers, etc.

        As a reminder, an Impact 100 grant is $100,000 that can be used over a 1-3 year period starting no earlier than 10/1/26. With that in mind...

        Over what timeframe do you anticipate using the grant?(Required)
        If uncertain, please select 3 years
        Budget should be for the whole project, not just the Impact 100 portion. If you selected 2 or 3 years above, the amount should be the cumulative total across the 2 or 3 years. The number entered here should match the total budget you enter on the Project Budget tab of the Financial Workbook in Section 8 of this application.
        Please enter a number greater than or equal to 100000.
        List other funders to which this current proposal has been or will be submitted.(Required)
        For each funder, indicate amount requested and status of request, i.e., request will be submitted, is pending, was funded or was declined. If funded, specify amount of grant. If there are no other funding requests planned, please place a "0" in each field.
        Funder
        Amount
        Status
         
        Funding could include contributions/donations, government contracts, earned revenue, in-kind support, special events, fundraisers, etc.

        Section 8: Required Financial Attachments

        All uploaded documents should be in PDF format. We PREFER all PDFs to be combined into one document per section. However, we will accept multiple files per upload if this cannot be accomplished due to your current technology. All files must be 128MB or smaller. If you need to compress a larger file visit Adobe.com and search for "Compress PDF."
        Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 3 PDFs to be attached.
        Drop files here or
        Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.
          Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 3 PDFs to be attached.
          Drop files here or
          Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.
            Do you have audited or independently reviewed/prepared financial statements?(Required)
            Audits should include notes and audit opinion as well as any other opinion or report issued by the auditing firm for the organization. Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 3 PDFs to be attached.
            Drop files here or
            Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.
              Have you ever filed a Form 990 with the IRS? Please indicate your most recent filing type.(Required)
              Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 3 PDFs to be attached.
              Drop files here or
              Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.


                All grant applicants must complete the Agency & Project Budget Workbook. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK. Once complete please save & upload as a PDF file.
                Download and complete the budget workbook by clicking the link to the left. Then upload the completed Budget Workbook as a PDF file.
                Drop files here or
                Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 1.
                  The summary budget should show how your organization plans to cover the additional operating expenses after the grant period/money has been spent. (For example, it may be through increased revenue, partnerships, other grant sources or donations/fundraisers, etc. This attachment would show the increased expenses and the source of the income to cover them.) The purpose of this is to show how your organization plans to sustain the work and the impact of your project. Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 2 PDFs to be attached.
                  Drop files here or
                  Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 2.
                    Use this field to upload any additional financial files. For example, if you have bids or estimates to support a capital project request, upload them here. Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 2 PDFs to be attached.
                    Drop files here or
                    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 2.

                      Section 9: Signatures

                      2026 Impact 100 Grant Application

                      Section 1: General Organizational Information

                      If applicable
                      Application Contact Name(Required)
                      Application Contact Email(Required)

                      Section 2: General Project Information

                      As a reminder, the project for which a grant is being requested must be essentially the same project as was presented in the LOI.

                      Section 3: Program/Project Details

                      (e.g., past results, adoption of best practices from other successful programs/organizations, use of evidence-based practices, etc.)
                      If possible, combine all letters into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 4 PDFs to be attached.
                      Drop files here or
                      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 4.

                        Section 4: Transformational Impact

                        Please provide specific, quantifiable targets for each outcome.
                        Include information about specific data capture and measurement tools, how clients are involved in data capture and evaluation, and how results are used and disseminated.

                        Section 5: Community Voice & Representation

                        Please include efforts related to board, staff, clients, and programs.

                        Section 6: Organization/Strategic Fit

                        Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 2 PDFs to be attached.
                        Drop files here or
                        Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 2.
                          Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 2 PDFs to be attached.
                          Drop files here or
                          Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 2.

                            Section 7: Financial Information

                            Funding could include donations/contributions, government contracts, earned revenue, in-kind support, special events, fundraisers, etc.

                            As a reminder, an Impact 100 grant is $100,000 that can be used over a 1-3 year period starting no earlier than 10/1/26. With that in mind...

                            Over what timeframe do you anticipate using the grant?(Required)
                            If uncertain, please select 3 years
                            Budget should be for the whole project, not just the Impact 100 portion. If you selected 2 or 3 years above, the amount should be the cumulative total across the 2 or 3 years. The number entered here should match the total budget you enter on the Project Budget tab of the Financial Workbook in Section 8 of this application.
                            Please enter a number greater than or equal to 100000.
                            List other funders to which this current proposal has been or will be submitted.(Required)
                            For each funder, indicate amount requested and status of request, i.e., request will be submitted, is pending, was funded or was declined. If funded, specify amount of grant. If there are no other funding requests planned, please place a "0" in each field.
                            Funder
                            Amount
                            Status
                             
                            Funding could include contributions/donations, government contracts, earned revenue, in-kind support, special events, fundraisers, etc.

                            Section 8: Required Financial Attachments

                            All uploaded documents should be in PDF format. We PREFER all PDFs to be combined into one document per section. However, we will accept multiple files per upload if this cannot be accomplished due to your current technology. All files must be 128MB or smaller. If you need to compress a larger file visit Adobe.com and search for "Compress PDF."
                            Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 3 PDFs to be attached.
                            Drop files here or
                            Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.
                              Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 3 PDFs to be attached.
                              Drop files here or
                              Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.
                                Do you have audited or independently reviewed/prepared financial statements?(Required)
                                Audits should include notes and audit opinion as well as any other opinion or report issued by the auditing firm for the organization. Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 3 PDFs to be attached.
                                Drop files here or
                                Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.
                                  Have you ever filed a Form 990 with the IRS? Please indicate your most recent filing type.(Required)
                                  Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 3 PDFs to be attached.
                                  Drop files here or
                                  Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.


                                    All grant applicants must complete the Agency & Project Budget Workbook. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK. Once complete please save & upload as a PDF file.
                                    Download and complete the budget workbook by clicking the link to the left. Then upload the completed Budget Workbook as a PDF file.
                                    Drop files here or
                                    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                      The summary budget should show how your organization plans to cover the additional operating expenses after the grant period/money has been spent. (For example, it may be through increased revenue, partnerships, other grant sources or donations/fundraisers, etc. This attachment would show the increased expenses and the source of the income to cover them.) The purpose of this is to show how your organization plans to sustain the work and the impact of your project. Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 2 PDFs to be attached.
                                      Drop files here or
                                      Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 2.
                                        Use this field to upload any additional financial files. For example, if you have bids or estimates to support a capital project request, upload them here. Please, if possible, combine all requested data into ONE PDF document. If this is not possible, this field will allow for up to 2 PDFs to be attached.
                                        Drop files here or
                                        Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 2.

                                          Section 9: Signatures

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