Grant Seeker FAQ
Does Impact Giving support only projects relating to women?
No. We fund broadly and consider proposals serving a wide array of causes that are of interest to our Partners. Our grant areas include: Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Health & Wellness, Human Rights, Human Services, Hunger and Shelter, Women and Children.
How does my organization apply for a grant?
We encourage nonprofits to submit a Letter of Inquiry via the sponsorship of one of our Partners. Formal grant proposals are accepted by invitation only.
What size of grant can an organization submit?
During the 2011 / 2012 Grant Season, Impact Giving will be accepting Grant Applications from $10,000 to $40,000.
Must organizations invited to submit formal grant application meet all of Impact Giving’s standards?
No. A strong application should have high impact and meet at least one of the five principles. For example, providing operating funds to a community organization may be a response to an urgent need, but not be a new innovative approach. This does not reduce its eligibility for funding. Sometimes the most viable need is operating support for an established organization or an innovative program; sometimes providing seed money to a new program will be the direction the committee chooses. Again, an organization should meet our standard of high impact and qualify within one or more of the stated principals.
Are requests for capital projects considered?
Yes.
Are requests for individuals or endowment funds considered?
No. We make grants to organizations for programming, capital and operating funds only.
Are requests from religious organizations considered?
We do not fund religious organizations, unless the programs are available to the general public, broadly promoted and free from religious programming.
Are out of state and out of the country projects considered?
Yes. If your organization operates out of the country a site visit must be arranged electronically, and or by phone. Live stream video, Skype and other electronic applications may be used.
If an organization was funded by Impact Giving in the past, can it be considered again?
Yes. We welcome organizations to submit a Letter of Inquiry again. An organization is eligible to receive funds for up to three consecutive years.
Is it necessary to have a partner in Impact Giving recommend or endorse my organization?
Yes. It is mandatory that an Impact Giving Partner sponsor your organization.
Are requests from other foundations considered?
No, we do not provide funds for redistribution. We grant directly to nonprofit organizations chosen by our Partners.
How do organizations learn the status of their Letter of Inquiry?
Organizations will be contacted within a reasonable amount of time by Impact Giving to let them know whether they have been selected or declined to proceed with the formal grant application.
Am I (as the person filling out the grant application), or my Impact Giving Sponsor required to attend the Grant Making Process training?
The Impact Giving Partners who will be sitting on Grant Committees and vetting the grant applications are required to attend this training. The training is for Impact Giving Partners only. Additionally, your sponsoring Partner is required to attend as it is beneficial for your organization to have a clear understanding of our grant making process. For more information, view the Deadlines Calendar.
Some of my answers can’t fit within the Grant Application word limits, may I use more words?
NO. You are limited to the word count on the application. Overage may disqualify your application.
With the holidays, will we be able to extend the grant application due date?
No. All applications must be submitted electronically to Grants@ImpactGivingNow.org by 6:00 p.m. (PST) on the deadline given.
Who can I contact for questions regarding the grant application? If you have technical / formatting questions regarding the grant application or submission, please contact Susan@ImpactGivingNow.org. For general questions please contact our Grant Chair Sam@ImpactGivingNow.org.