2022 Impact 100 JC Grant Cycle Launching

2022 Nonprofit info sessions

GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR MONMOUTH COUNTY NONPROFITS

REGISTER TODAY TO ATTEND VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS! 

The Opportunity
March 4th, 2022 – Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a volunteer philanthropic women’s organization, today announced it will be holding two Grant Applicant Information Sessions for nonprofits in Monmouth County, NJ that are interested in applying for funding in 2022. These annual grants offer an opportunity for local nonprofits of all sizes, representing a range of needs in the community, to launch new initiatives and sustain their services. The information sessions will be held virtually via Zoom at 12 pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, and 12 pm on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Please register here.

After an impactful six years, during which it awarded over $2 million in transformational grants, Impact 100 Jersey Coast is excited to share the following developments in its 2022 grantmaking approach:

The Addition of Mission Awards – Grants will continue to be awarded in increments of $100,000. To maximize the reach and impact of its giving, excess funds will be divided among the remaining finalists in the form of Mission Awards.

Increased Opportunity to be a Finalist – The five grant review committees will put forward up to two finalists in each focus area for consideration/vote by the wider membership.

The Sessions

VIRTUAL WEBINAR: March 22, 2022, @ 12 pm-1.30 pm – All nonprofits interested in this grant opportunity are strongly encouraged to attend this session. The session will cover eligibility requirements, provide detailed information on the application process and answer general process questions. The session will be recorded. REGISTER HERE

VIRTUAL DEEPER DIVE Q&A SESSION: April 7, 2022, @ 12-1 pm – This session will offer a more interactive forum where attendees are invited to submit questions and partake in a deeper dive discussion into the application and review process. Registrants should attend or listen to the recorded March 22 session first for general information before attending this session. Questions will be taken during the session but nonprofits are encouraged to pre-submit questions or topic suggestions when they register. REGISTER HERE

Who This Is For?
Impact 100 Jersey Coast is extending this open invitation to all nonprofit staff, board, fundraisers, and grant writers whose organizations meet the following criteria:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve and benefit Monmouth County, NJ
  • Fit within one of five focus areas: Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Education, Health and Wellness or Sustainability & Environment 
  • Have been a registered 501(c)(3) organization for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual organizational operating budget of at least $100,000 in the current and immediately prior fiscal year (annual gross revenue of $100,000 and expenses of at least $100,000)
  • Grassroots or startup organizations are able to apply if they are otherwise qualified except for the minimum operating budget and three-year existence, and are interested in applying as a collaboration with a Lead Organization that meets all eligibility requirements.

The Impact

2022 Nonprofit info sessions

Since its inception in 2015, Impact 100 Jersey Coast has awarded more than $2 million in grant funds to Monmouth County nonprofits. In 2021 alone, the organization presented four grants of $107,500. News and photos from past grant recipients may be found on the Impact 100 Jersey Coast website at https://impact100jerseycoast.org/our-impact/.

Registration and Information 
For information on eligibility requirements and/or to register for the Grant Applicant Information Sessions, please visit the Impact 100 Jersey Coast website athttps://www.impact100jerseycoast.org/NPsession. 

If you have questions, please contact Betsy McKnight, Nonprofit Coordinator Co-Chair, Impact 100 Jersey Coast at grants@impact100jc.org. 

About Impact 100 Jersey Coast
Impact 100 Jersey Coast unites local women of different ages and backgrounds who contribute their charitable dollars, experience, and energy to make a tangible difference in our area. The organization’s goal is to create a forum to raise awareness of our community’s most pressing needs and fund transformational grants to high-impact projects addressing those needs.

Impact 100 Jersey Coast membership for the upcoming year is open now until March 15th, 2022. Membership funds are pooled to award significant grants of at least $100,000 each to nonprofits. Women throughout the area who would like to make an important and memorable impact in their community are invited to join this amazing organization. For more information, visit Impact100JerseyCoast.org/join or contact us via email at membership@impact100jerseycoast.org.

Evolving our Grants Process for 2022!

It’s been an impactful six years, during which we are proud to have awarded more than $2 million in transformational grants. Now, with a community dealing with the aftermath of COVID, a changing philanthropic landscape, and leadership transition at Impact underway, we find ourselves at a pivotal time in our organization’s journey. Each year we gather feedback from both inside and outside our giving circle to try to evolve and improve our grants process. To that end, we’re excited to share the following updates regarding our grantmaking for 2022:  

Increased Opportunity to Be a Finalist: We will increase exposure for Impact applicants by asking our five grant review committees to put forward up to two finalists each for consideration/vote by the wider membership.

The Addition of Mission Awards: We will continue to award grants in increments of at least $100,000. To maximize the reach and impact of our giving we will divide any excess funds among the remaining finalists in the form of Mission Awards, up to $10,000 each.

Our Continued Commitment To:

  • Welcome applications from any size non-profit as a sole applicant or as a collaboration, into any one of our five broad focus areas.

  • Fund operating expenses where needed for successful implementation of the proposal, including for all different types of program/project whether new or existing.

  • Engage in open dialogue with our grantees throughout the grant period and offer flexibility as needed given the challenges that they may face.


Our Dedication to Evolve By:

  • Exploring ways to further streamline our application and review process.

  • Striving to find ways to provide more nuanced feedback to our applicants.

  • Creating a task force that brings together a diverse cross-section of Impact members and community leaders to draw on current thinking and philanthropic trends and consider potential changes to our grantmaking to ensure it remains current and responsive to our communities’ needs.

For our Grants FAQ document, please click here.

Questions? Please contact grants@impact100JC.org.