We accept applications from organizations that serve one of these focus areas - culture, education, environment and recreation, family, and health and wellness.
Each year, IMPACT 100 Owensboro funds projects with high potential for positive community impact. Grant funding comes from member contributions, and each contributing member of IMPACT 100 Owensboro may vote to select the funded projects. Beginning in 2019, IMPACT 100 will be selecting additional projects for any amounts above the $100,000 grant amounts. In addition, IMPACT 100 Next Generation, our IMPACT 100 group for high school girls (https://impact100owensboro.org/next-gen/) also raises funds and awards grants annually. Eligible nonprofit organizations are welcomed to apply for all THREE grants every year as long as each application is for a separate, individual project.
The IMPACT 100 Owensboro grant process begins in April of each year. On April 24, 2019, Impact 100 Owensboro will conduct a grant writing workshop for non-profit organizations in the Greater Owensboro area. This session provides both general information about preparing effective grant applications and specific information on the IMPACT 100 Owensboro grant process. IMPACT 100 Owensboro members will be trained to serve as chairs of and members of the focus groups on May 2, to understand the processes required to review the grant applications.
All grant applications are due June 5 at 5 p.m. The applications are distributed to five focus groups, plus two groups for the Residual Grant applications. From mid-June until mid August, the focus groups of IMPACT 100 Owensboro review the applications, debate the merits of each, conduct site visits, and narrow their choices. At the end of the review process, each of the focus groups may choose a finalist. The finalists will be announced on August 20.
In September, a written summary of the applications of the seven finalists is sent to the entire IMPACT 100 Owensboro membership along with a schedule of opportunities for site visits. All members are encouraged to become familiar with each organization’s proposal and its potential impact on the community.
At the annual meeting in October, IMPACT 100 Owensboro members hear a short presentation by each of the finalists. Those members present then vote preferentially for their choices. Absentee ballots are also accepted in advance of the annual meeting. The votes are immediately tabulated by a independent CPA, and the IMPACT 100 Owensboro grants of $100,000, all residual grants and the NextGen grants are awarded at the end of the evening.