Impact100 Genesee County Grant

Impact100 Genesee County Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Impact100 Genesee County
Amount: US $100,000
Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Summary

Impact100 Genesee County is dedicated to providing grants to nonprofits that focus on enhancing community welfare through various sectors, including arts, education, environment, and health. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, based in Genesee County, and meet specific financial criteria. The initiative prioritizes projects that support underserved populations and address critical community needs, ensuring impactful use of funds within two years.

Overview

NOTE: Applicants first complete an Eligibility Application. (See Pre-proposal Deadline above). Applicants should not complete the Full Grant Application unless they receive an eligibility confirmation email with the link to the online application. (See Full Proposal Deadline above). Impact100 Genesee County awards grants to nonprofits in our community that address the focus areas. Focus Areas Arts & CultureGreater exposure to or participation in arts and culture, expand arts education, or use art as a medium of creative expression.Children, Families & SeniorsStrengthening and enhancing the lives of children, families, and seniors.EducationEducational opportunities for children and/or adults, especially those that address lingering educational disparities affecting our community.Environment, Recreation & Animal WelfareConservation, preservation, or improvement of natural resources; parks and recreation; agricultural sustainability; environmental education; climate action; and animal welfare.Health & WellnessImprove people’s mental and/or physical well-being and foster healthy living habits.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.Each organization may submit only one grant application per year.Grant funds need to be used within 2 years.

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.Funding proposals that utilize less than the full grant award.