Impact100 Owensboro awards grants to nonprofits in our community in the Focus Areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment & Recreation. Applicants may apply for grant funding of $100,000 or a smaller Residual Grant in a focus area that supports their mission, programs, or services. We recommend reading our eligibility criteria before proceeding.
All stages of the grant review process are conducted entirely by current members of Impact100 Owensboro.
Arts & Culture
Cultural programs, participation in the arts, arts education
Education
Educational opportunities for children and/or adults, especially those that address lingering educational disparities affecting our community
Family
Strengthening and enhancing the lives of children and families, including seniors
Health & Wellness
Improvement of people’s mental and/or physical well-being
Environment & Recreation
Conservation and preservation of natural resources; environmental justice; parks and recreation; agricultural sustainability; environmental education and climate action
Each Focus Group ultimately selects a single finalist to compete for the $100,000 or Residual grant at our Annual Meeting.