Mission Possible Award Program

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

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:

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.