Impact 100 Oakland Grants

Impact 100 Oakland Grants provide up to $100,000 to nonprofits in Oakland County, focusing on Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, serve local residents, and demonstrate a significant impact. Applications are accepted annually, and funds must be utilized within 36 months. Grants do not cover debt reduction, individual funding, or political activities. This initiative aims to enhance community well-being and sustainability.

NOTE: Nonprofits will start the process by completing the LOI Grant Pre-Qualification Form (See Letter of Inquiry deadline above. Once you complete the form you will receive instant feedback regarding eligibility. If eligible, nonprofits will get immediate access to the grant application which is due by Full Proposal Deadline above.
Focus Areas
Arts & CultureCultural programs, participation in the arts, arts educationEducationEducational opportunities for children and/or adults, especially those that address lingering educational disparities affecting our communityFamilyStrengthening and enhancing the lives of children and families, including seniorsHealth & WellnessImprovement of people’s mental and/or physical well-being.Environment, Recreation & RestorationConservation and preservation of natural resources; environmental justice; parks and recreation; agricultural sustainability; environmental education and climate action.

Eligibility

Organizations eligible to apply for an Impact100 Oakland 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.Based in or collaborating with organizations serving Oakland County; all grant monies must be used for a project or program that serves residents of Oakland County.In possession of 3 full prior years (36 months) of independently prepared, audited or reviewed financial statements as required by state law. Operating with a minimum annual budget of $250,000.Projects eligible for the Impact100 Oakland County grant must:Fit within one of five focus areas: Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment, Recreation & RestorationFamilyHealth & Wellness.Predominantly serve residents of Oakland County.Have a measurable high impact on beneficiaries.Not have received an Impact100 Oakland County grant in the previous three years.The three-year period begins the year the grant is awarded regardless of whether the grant money is distributed lump sum or via installment payments.Example: Nonprofit X received a grant in 2018; Nonprofit X would be eligible to re-apply in 2021.Have a total project budget of at least the grant amount for that year. Note: Up to 15 percent of the Impact100 Oakland County project grant may be allocated to organizational overhead expenses for that project.Expend the funds within 36 months.Each organization may submit only one grant application per year.Impact100 Oakland County seeks proposals that expend grant funds within 36 months.

Ineligibility

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.