Impact100 OC

Impact100 OC awards grants to nonprofits in our local community of Orange County that address the focus area stipulated in our Eligibility Criteria. Member volunteers review and score grant applications based on 4 criteria: 1. Overall mission, vision of the organization. 2. Meeting unique needs in the community. 3. Proposed use of grant dollars (be clear on what the Impact100OC dollars will be covering under your annual budget). 4. Shows clear programming specific to the focus area identified each year. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 1. 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). 2. Be in operation for at least 36 months prior to applying for the Grant. 3. Provide services in the geographic area and benefit the residents of Orange County, CA. 4. Expend 100% of funds awarded by Impact100 OC as described in the grant application. 5. Funds must be used within a 24-month period. The organization has up to 3 years to demonstrate the impact of the Grant. The monies will be distributed based on the project/program needs, with the organization determining the appropriate disbursal intervals. 6. A project/program will be considered if it serves a diverse population without regard to religion or requires faith-based activity, but can be under the auspices of a religious organization or physically housed in a religious organization.