Organizations eligible to apply for an Impact100 Nashville grant must be:
- Tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, independent of a financial sponsor (local affiliates may apply under the 501(c)(3) of the national organization).
- Located in and serve residents of the counties in the greater Nashville area
- In possession of at least three full years (36 months) of independently prepared, audited, or reviewed financial statements.
- Past Impact100 Nashville grantees must wait 5 years from the date of their award before re-applying.
Priority will be given to organizations that:
- Have annual operating budgets above $500,000 and below $5,000,000.
- Target under-served populations.
- Highlight unmet needs in the community.
- Will have a high impact on beneficiaries or communities.
Grants will not be provided for:
- Debt reduction, operating deficits, interim or bridge funding, or endowment funding.
- Individuals or private foundations.
- Activities that are religious or political in nature.
- Fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising events, or general capital campaigns.
- Funding proposals that utilize less than the full grant award ($85,000).
As we continue to grow and evolve, Impact100 Nashville reserves the right to change its eligibility criteria
without notice at any time.
