OUR PROCESS
We are committed to continuing our grantmaking in whatever ways we can, be it virtually or otherwise, and we are also busy exploring ways we can most effectively respond to the needs of our communities most vulnerable populations and be as supportive as possible to our nonprofits serving them. We are coordinating with other Impact groups, local grantmakers and nonprofits to ensure we remain connected, nimble and responsive in the face of this crisis. We will be updating you all with latest Impact news and developments as we move forward into the 2023 Grant Cycle.
FOCUS AREAS
Impact 100 Jersey Coast strives to provide at least one grant of $100,000 each year to a nonprofit organization serving the Monmouth County area. Total funding is determined by the number of members who join our giving circle by the close of our Membership Drive in March of each year. We fund projects with high potential for community impact in the following focus areas:
Projects or programs that develop greater artistic and cultural opportunities, and improve participation in the arts or arts education in our communities.
Projects or programs that strengthen the lives of children and families in our communities.
Projects or programs that advance or improve learning opportunities for children and/or adults in our communities.
Projects or programs that improve the physical and/or mental well-being of people living in our communities.
Projects/programs that promote a positive, inclusive and sustainable relationship between humans and their environment; including, but not limited to, creating, preserving, revitalizing or providing accessibility to public parks/spaces, facilities, or natural resources; promoting healthy food systems through community/urban gardening or other agricultural activities; protecting or enhancing the welfare of wildlife or domestic animals; or providing sustainability and/or environmental education.
Projects or programs that develop greater artistic and cultural opportunities, and improve participation in the arts or arts education in our communities.
Projects or programs that strengthen the lives of children and families in our communities.
Projects or programs that advance or improve learning opportunities for children and/or adults in our communities.
Projects or programs that improve the physical and/or mental well-being of people living in our communities.
Projects/programs that promote a positive, inclusive and sustainable relationship between humans and their environment; including, but not limited to, creating, preserving, revitalizing or providing accessibility to public parks/spaces, facilities, or natural resources; promoting healthy food systems through community/urban gardening or other agricultural activities; protecting or enhancing the welfare of wildlife or domestic animals; or providing sustainability and/or environmental education.