Impact 100 Redwood Circle Impact Grant

The Impact 100 Redwood Circle Impact Grant provides $100,000 to nonprofits in the Health/Community Betterment area, awarded each fall. It focuses on enhancing the well-being of individuals and families, with funds usable for program expansion, technology acquisition, and operational support. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt and operate in Sonoma County, with a commitment to non-discrimination. Grants must be utilized within two years, ensuring impactful contributions to the community.

Impact 100 Redwood Circle conducts two separate grants cycles each year. Members are invited to nominate nonprofits for each grant cycle.
Our $100,000 Impact Grant is awarded in the fall, along with smaller Merit Grants awarded to the two Impact Grant finalists. These grants are designated for nonprofits focusing on the Health/Community Betterment focus area.
Focus Areas:
Operate within the Health/Community Betterment focus area. Impact 100 Redwood Circle defines this as organizations whose mission includes one or more of the following aims:
Positively impact the physical, social, mental health, and/or well-being of adults, children, families.Strengthen and enhance the lives of children, teens, adults, and seniors.
Impact Grant funds may be used for core mission support, which includes but is not limited to:
Continuing or expanding programs.Launching new programs.Staff and volunteer recruitment, retention, and development.Acquisition of technology, both software, and hardware.Capital expenditures.Building and diversifying revenue streams.Developing and implementing long-term strategic plans.Refining communications, marketing and outreach.Acquiring or improving program measurement tools and evaluation capacity.Collaborating with other organizations to improve services or eliminate duplication.General operating expenses and overhead costs.
Impact Grant Guidelines
An organization may submit only one application each year.The Full Proposal Application must include measurable goals.Impact Grant funds must be used within a 24-month period. Grantees may determine the amounts and intervals of fund disbursal and have up to three years to demonstrate the impact of the grant.Impact Grantees may not apply for another Impact Grant for three years but may apply thereafter.

Eligibility

Legally operate as one of the following:Tax-exempt under IRS section 501(c)(3) and registered with the Registry of Charitable Trusts, State of California Department of Justice.Under the formal fiscal sponsorship of another organization’s 501(c)(3) status.A program of a local government entity or an unendowed foundation that was developed to support a public entity. (For example, a public-school foundation)In operation for at least 36 months before applying for the Impact Grant and be in sound financial condition.Non-discriminatory based on race, gender, sexual identification or orientation, spiritual beliefs, national origin, or immigration status.Operate within the geographical area of Sonoma County.

Ineligibility

Impact Grant funds may not be used for:Organizations that only serve and benefit the residents of Sonoma Valley (an area served by Impact 100 Sonoma Valley).Organizations that require religious activity or adherence.Debt reduction or operational deficits.Grants or scholarships to individuals.Endowment funding.International projects.Partisan, legislative, or political activity.