Application Process

Impact100 Nashville awards grants to nonprofits in our community that address the focus area stipulated in our Eligibility Criteria. Eligible nonprofits may submit a Letter of Intent to apply for grant funding of up to $100,000. We recommend reading our eligibility criteria before proceeding.

Member volunteers review and score Letters of Intent based on 4 criteria before selecting a subset of organizations to complete a full grant application:

1. Overall mission, vision of organization
2. Meeting unique need in the community
3. Proposed use of grant dollars
4. Shows clear programming specific to the focus area identified each year.

Important Dates:

Jun 1 – Jun 30: Open Call for LOI Submissions

Aug 12 – Sep 13: Grant Applications Open for Selected Organizations

Oct 21 – Nov 8: Site Visits for Semi Finalists

Nov 19: Annual Voting Event

 

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Important Dates
Five Focus Areas

Our guiding theme for grants is “Transformation and Innovation.” Each $100,000 grant awarded will continue to emphasize visionary projects that bring about meaningful change within our Five Focus Areas. Whether it’s fostering artistic expression, improving educational outcomes, protecting our environment, strengthening families, or enhancing community health, our funding will drive impactful and creative solutions in the Middle Tennessee community.

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Education

Education

Environment, Preservation & Recreation

Environment

Family

Family

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

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Eligibility Requirements
  • Have average gross revenue above $500,000 and below $5,000,000 for past three fiscal years
  • Defined as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Organizations serving the 10 counties in the Nashville Economic Market (Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson)
  • Able to provide at least three full years (36 months) of independently prepared, audited, or reviewed financial statements
All Requirements
Grant FAQs
  • How should I submit my application?
  • Can our organization submit applications in more than one Focus Area?
  • Can we submit a proposal for more than $100,000?
  • Will you consider a proposal from a group of organizations collaborating on a project or program?
All FAQs