How does Impact100 DC make its grants?
Members each contribute $1,000, pool those funds, and vote on finalists. The annual cycle awards one Impact Grant, typically $100,000, and divides the remaining funds into mission-based grants for other finalists. The process is multi-stage and includes committee review, finance review, site visits, finalist presentations, and a membership vote.
What kinds of organizations does Impact100 DC fund?
It funds local nonprofit organizations working in arts and culture, education, family, health and wellness, environment, and preservation and recreation. Recent awards also show support for mentoring, juvenile court advocacy, music education, play programming, and college access advising.
What grant sizes appear in the recent awards?
The recent grants list includes $60,000, $40,000, and four awards of $15,400. The broader grant program is also described as centering on a typical $100,000 Impact Grant, with mission-based awards that split the remaining pool among finalists.
Can nonprofits apply directly?
Yes. The grant cycle accepts unsolicited applications, and the program is open to eligible nonprofit organizations serving the DC metropolitan area, including the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and Prince George’s County, Maryland.
What geographic area does Impact100 DC support?
Its grant program is aimed at the Greater Washington, DC region. The active program descriptions name the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and Prince George’s County, Maryland, and the recent grants list shows recipients in Washington, DC and Laurel, Maryland.
