Eligibility & Funding Priorities

Review the following eligibility requirements to be sure that both your organization and your proposal meet the criteria for a grant from Impact100 Philadelphia. Consult the Grant FAQ and Financial FAQ sections for more guidance.

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.
  • In possession of at least 3 full years (36 months) of independently prepared, audited, or reviewed financial statements.
  • If the applicant is the local chapter of a national non profit, the applicant can provide evidence the funds are controlled locally, usually with a bank account in the name of the local entity.
  • 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 $3,000,000.
  • Target under-served populations.
  • Highlight unmet needs in the region.
  • Are led by a staff and board that reflect the diversity of the populations they serve.
  • Demonstrate sufficient financial stability.
  • Will have a high impact on beneficiaries or communities.

Applicants should:

  • Explain why receiving an operating grant from Impact100 at this juncture would have an especially significant impact for their organization.
  • Plan to use Impact100’s grant for programs, services, necessary infrastructure, or other initiatives that support the organization’s core mission.
  • Plan to expend funds within 24 months.
  • Have a mission and programs or services that focus on one of these areas:

 

Arts and Culture:
Promote, develop, and enhance artistic expression and creative thinking through culturally diverse art programming, utilizing varied media and art forms such as exhibitions, performances, or some other method.

Education:
Teach, inform and educate individuals or specific groups, addressing equitable access to create or advance future opportunities for children and/or adults on a wide range of issues and causes.

Environment:
Improve, preserve, and protect community public spaces or natural resources providing equitable access while promoting a just, safe, healthy and sustainable world.

Family:
Strengthen and enhance the lives of children, older adults, and all families to achieve a better life and a healthy, secure future.

Health & Wellness:
Empower wellness as a way to strengthen and improve the mental and physical well-being of communities and people of all ages.

 

Grant funds may not be used 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.