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501(c)(3) and 509(a) organizations that apply to Impact 100 must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to be considered for an award.
Deadlines vary each year. Please check our Grants Calendar for current key dates.
Yes! We encourage nonprofits to reapply in future years.
Organizations that receive a grant must wait three years before reapplying. The wait begins the year the grant is awarded. For example, Nonprofit X received a grant in 2025. Nonprofit X would be able to re-apply for the 2029 grant cycle. Year 1 = 26, Year 2 = 27, Year 3 = 28).
Yes. As long as you meet eligibility requirements, we welcome applications from nonprofits of all sizes—including startups.
Yes, but you must submit financial details for the national organization. Include local information to help us understand your operations.
Eligible projects must serve at least one of the following counties:
Ohio: Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, Warren, Brown, Adams
Kentucky: Boone, Campbell, Kenton
Indiana: Dearborn
No. Each organization may submit only one application per year.
Only if the program will grow or expand significantly over the grant period. We fund transformational change, not maintenance of existing work.
Projects should:
Grants cannot support general operating expenses or sustain current programs without growth.
Yes. Funds are disbursed in at least two installments aligned to your project timeline. All funds must be used within three years.
Yes. Indirect costs tied to the proposed project may be included.
Yes. We’ve supported many “bricks and mortar” initiatives. Visit See Our Impact for examples.
Yes. All collaborating organizations should meet the eligibility requirements with one acting as the lead fiscal agent. Letters of support for the collaboration are required at the Grant Application stage.
Clear, measurable outcomes. Tell us:
Common reasons include:
Impact 100 prides itself on its ability to maintain a level playing field amongst all applicants. Due to the ever-changing makeup of membership and team involvement, any advice given might actually be invalid and misleading into the next year. Therefore we do not offer subjective feedback. Nonprofits are invited to attend information sessions hosted at the beginning of each grant cycle.
No. We only review the materials requested during each grant phase. You’ll have opportunities to share more during site visits
Faith-based organizations are eligible, but grants may not fund religious activities. Projects must focus on addressing social issues.
Any questions or comments regarding the grant application process are welcome. Please contact us at grants@impact100.org.
*Our 2025 Grant Application is closed. These resources are available if you would like to explore our process as you consider making an application in future years.
