IMPACT 100 NWF Grants

From IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida

IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida is a collective of women dedicated to transforming the lives of people in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Through their membership, they fund substantial, high-impact projects aimed at fostering significant positive changes within these communities. The organization operates on the power of collective giving, with the available grant funds directly tied to the size of its membership.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program administered by IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida supports large-scale projects with a transformative potential in the areas of education, environment, family, health & recreation, and arts & culture within Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Each grant awarded is at least $100,000, contingent on the annual membership size, underlining the program's commitment to funding significant, impactful initiatives. Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for grants under these five specific focus areas, with the expectation that any funded project must demonstrate a clear need for the full grant amount and articulate a compelling plan for its use in addressing critical community needs.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

FL (Okaloosa County, Walton County)

Organization Type

Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for a minimum of 1 year

Other

Based in Walton or Okaloosa Counties
Providing services to or collaborating with organizations in Walton or Okaloosa Counties
Registered with the Florida Division of Corporations
Registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, unless exempt
Projects must serve residents of Walton and Okaloosa counties
Projects must expend funds fully in Walton and Okaloosa counties
Projects can be a new program, an expansion of an existing program, or a new or expanded collaborative effort
Must have a total project budget for the full grant amount
Funds must be expended within 24 months of the October award date
Projects must fall into one of the five Focus Areas: Arts, Culture & History; Education; Environment, Recreation & Preservation; Family; Health & Wellness

Ineligibility

Organizations that have received an IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida grant within the past two years

Religious or politically affiliated organizations seeking funds for political or religious activities

Organizations requesting funds for general operating expenses or overhead

Organizations looking to fund debt reduction or operational deficits

Requests for grants to specific individuals

Requests for endowment or memorial funding

Requests for interim or bridge funding

Organizations engaged in partisan, legislative, or political activities

Fraternal, sectarian, and religious organizations seeking grants for the benefit of their members or adherents or for inherently religious activities

Private foundations

Organizations seeking funds for legal expenses

Requests for general construction or renovation unrelated to a specific project

Projects discriminating unlawfully based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief

Fund drives or annual appeals

General capital campaigns or projects within such campaigns

Advertising expenses unrelated to a specific project

100k+

Application deadline