Application Process

Impact100 Greater Peninsula awards grants to nonprofits in our community in the focus areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Health & Wellness, and Environment. Applicants may apply for grant funding in a focus area that supports their mission, programs, or services. We recommend reading our eligibility criteria below before proceeding and have a Letter of Inquiry ready for the application process.

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Focus Areas

Arts & Culture

Cultural programs, participation in the arts, arts education

Education

Educational opportunities for children and/or adults, especially those that address lingering educational disparities affecting our community

Family

Strengthening and enhancing the lives of children and families, including seniors

Health & Wellness

Improvement of people’s mental and/or physical well-being.

Environment

Conservation and preservation of natural resources; environmental justice; parks and recreation; agricultural sustainability; environmental education and climate action.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Defined as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Organizations serving Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, James City County, Williamsburg, York County, Gloucester, Isle of Wight and Smithfield counties
  • In possession of at least three full years (36 months) of independently prepared, audited, or reviewed financial statements
Grant FAQs
  • What if my grant request spans one or more of your focus areas?
  • Will you consider requests from small nonprofits that are relatively new?
  • Can our organization submit more than one application per year?