Grant Applicants

Eligibility
Please review the following eligibility requirements to be sure that both your organization and your project meet the criteria for a grant from Impact100 Philadelphia. Please consult the Grant FAQ section for more guidance.

Organization Requirements:
   • Tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
   • Located in the Pennsylvania counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or
     Philadelphia; or in Camden, New Jersey
   • In operation at least 36 months prior to applying for grant
   • Operating budget between $400,000 and $5 million
   • Must not have received an Impact100 Philadelphia project grant in the past 36 months

Project Requirements:
   • Must serve residents of and expend funds in the counties listed above
   • Must be a new program, the expansion of an existing program or a collaborative effort
     with several agencies
   • Must have a total project budget of at least $100,000; may allocate up to 15% of grant to
     organizational overhead expenses
   • Must expend funds within 15 months of grant award date
   • Must not expend funds for:
     - General operating expenses (beyond the 15% overhead allowance)
     - Debt reduction or operational deficits
     - Grants to individuals
     - Private foundations
     - Endowment funding
     - Interim or bridge funding
     - Partisan, legislative, or political activity
     - Religious activities
     - Fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising activities or events
     - General capital campaigns (unrelated to a specific project)
     - Advertising
   • Must fit within one of the following Focus Area definitions:
     - Arts and Culture: Cultivate, develop, and enhance the cultural and artistic climate
     - Education: Further the educational process or improve access to education for
       children and/or adults
     - Environment: Restore, preserve, revitalize or enhance physical or natural surroundings, including
       indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and other buildings or structures
     - Family: Strengthen and enhance the lives of children and families
     - Health & Wellness: Improve the mental and/or physical well-being of people