Impact 100 NYC accepts applications that propose an innovative new project or program, or a significant expansion of an existing program that will have a high impact or transformational effect on the NYC community.
Donor Name: Impact 100 NYC
State: New York
Boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/09/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Details:
The program should be an innovative new project or program or one that significantly expands an existing program. Programs that already exist and that are not significantly expanding to better serve their communities do not qualify.
Funding Information
Impact 100 NYC will annually award $100,000 grants to local nonprofits. Total funding will be determined by the number of members who contribute $1,000 each towards the grants
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Organization must:
- Be classified as a “public charity” with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for 36 months prior to applying
- Operate within the five boroughs of New York City for the benefit of New York City residents and communities
- Have an annual operating budget between $500,000 and $5,000,000
- Submit three years of CPA audited, or reviewed, financial statements (as required by NYS)
- Submit 990s for the most recent three years
- Not have any material pending litigation against your organization
Not be a recipient of an Impact 100 NYC $100,000 grant in the past three grant cycles Preference will be given to organizations that:
- Have limited access to large grants and do not have the resources of larger nonprofits
- Operate exclusively within the five boroughs of New York City
- Are not affiliated with a larger national or regional parent organization Project or program must:
- Benefit New York City residents and communities
- Be an innovative new project or program or one that significantly expands an existing program
- Have a total project or program budget of at least $100,000
- Use the full amount of the grant within 24 months
- Target underserved populations or promote social change Preference will be given to projects or programs that:
- Highlight unmet needs in the area
- Will have a measurable and sustainable high impact on beneficiaries
Are lesser known initiatives Impact 100 NYC will not provide grants for:
- Debt reduction, operating deficits, or interim or bridge funding
- Endowment funding
- Individuals or private foundations
- Scholarship funding
- Activities that are religious, partisan, legislative, or political in nature
- Fundraising events, fund drives, or annual appeals
- General capital campaigns (unrelated to the specific project or program)
- Research
- Organizations that do not provide direct services
For more information, visit Impact 100 NYC Innovation Grant.
