Grant Eligibility

Organizations eligible to apply for an Impact100 Genesee County 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 Genesee County, serving residents primarily from the county.
• Past Impact100 Genesee County grantees of restricted grants must wait 3 years from the date of their award before re-applying.
• In possession of at least two full years (24 months) of independently prepared, audited, or reviewed financial statements.
• Have annual operating budget below $5,000,000.

Priority will be given to organizations that:

• Target under-served populations.
• Highlight unmet needs in the community.
• Will have a high impact on beneficiaries or communities.

Grants will not be provided 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.
• Funding proposals that utilize less than the full grant award.

As we continue to grow and evolve, Impact100 Genesee County reserves the right to change its eligibility criteria without notice at any time