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Mission Possible Award Program

Apparo Solutions Inc

Funding Amount

$10,000 + $50,000 worth of Accenture Consulting

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mission Possible Award Program

Funder: Apparo Solutions Inc (Charlotte, NC)

Geographic Scope: Charlotte area nonprofits

Focus Areas: Technology and innovation projects for nonprofits

Award Details:

  • Grand Prize: $10,000 US cash plus $50,000 worth of Accenture Consulting services

  • Sponsorship: Accenture
  • What All Applicants Receive:

  • Up to 15 hours of pro bono business strategy support from a personal Accenture consultant

  • A polished proposal which can be submitted to other funding sources

  • The beginning of a partnership with Apparo (many participants go on to receive pro bono support)
  • Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Charlotte area

    Background: This is an annual award program that kicks off in September. Previous winners include:

  • 2021: 12 nonprofit participants including Anne Springs Close Greenway, Carolina Youth Coalition, Catawba Riverkeeper, Classroom Central, Dress for Success, Eagle Rock Camp, Homeowners Impact Fund, MeckEd, The Boost Pad, Veterans Bridge Home, West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition, ZABS Place

  • 2018: Charlotte Bilingual Preschool (Economic Opportunity Award category)

  • 2020: A Better World
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (704) 716-7767

  • Email: contact@apparo.org

  • Mail: 401 Hawthorne Lane, Suite 145, Charlotte, NC 28204

  • Office: 5535 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    The Mission Possible Award Program operates as a multi-phase process:

    1. Application Phase: Nonprofits submit applications during the open enrollment period (typically September)
    2. Selection: Finalists are selected by a panel
    3. Award Announcement: Winners are announced and recognized at Apparo's Community Impact Breakfast event
    4. Benefits Delivery: Winners receive consulting support and funding to execute their technology project

    Required Materials:

  • Formal application (specific requirements not detailed in provided content, but applicants develop a polished proposal)

  • Project description focused on technology innovation
  • Note: While specific application URLs and detailed narrative questions are not provided in the source material, applicants should contact Apparo directly or visit apparo.org for complete application details and requirements.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitstechnology

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