GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION PACKET
2017
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About IMPACT NASHVILLE
Impact Nashville is a philanthropic non-profit foundation based on a women’s giving circle model. We
are composed of women members who live in and are dedicated to improving the Greater Nashville
Area. Our purpose is to create a greater Nashville through empowering women to invest collectively in
our community and to improve the capabilities of non-profits dedicated to the Greater Nashville area.
About this funding opportunity
For 2017, Impact Nashville will be offering two grant categories with a $25,000 award each.
Grant Category 1: The first grant category focus is on increasing the impact of non-profits that (a) offer a
unique impact compared to other non-profits in our area (b) focus their services on the Greater
Nashville area and (3) are more likely to have limited resources and access to funding, including either:
1. Startup non-profits that have been operating for no more than 3 years as of June 2017, or
2. Non-profits that operate with less than $250,000 annually
Grant Category 2: The second grant category focus is on recognizing non-profit organizations that seek
to end the cycle of any debilitating condition-homelessness, poverty, addiction, hunger, illiteracy,
human trafficking, incarceration etc. Specifically we are seeking to award this grant to a non-profit
offering creative and innovative services to its population to facilitate the transition out of a cyclical
lifestyle and are able to show results of their services ending the cycle for the population it serves.
Applicants for this category must also impact the Greater Nashville area and offer unique services
compared to other non-profits in the area.
*Please note there is no operating budget or year cap on Category 2 (as compared to
Category 1).
**For Both Categories: While we will accept applicants in the non-essential human services category
(animals, arts, environment, etc.), please note that our focus for 2016 will be on those non-profits who
provide human services to the Greater Nashville population.
Also, if you are eligible for both grant categories, you must select one category to apply to.
Who can apply
To apply, you must meet the above criteria and be a non-profit organization exempt from federal
income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
How we’ll review your application
Proposals passing the initial screen will be assessed on a variety of factors, including:
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The unique impact that your project/non-profit organization has on the Greater Nashville area
(Must have some impact on Nashville proper, but can also impact surrounding counties as well)
A detailed description of the specific project or operating needs that will be funded by this grant
Description of how your project and/or operations meet a clearly stated need and of the
activities that will bring about the expected results
A reasonable budget and timeline for the proposed work
An ability to sustain your project and/or operating needs after receiving the Impact Nashville
grant award
Funding guidelines
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We expect to award two $25,000 grants in 2017
Grant proposals must be completed within 12 months and start after November 2017
Indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of the total amount requested
What we won’t fund
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Endowments or capital campaigns
Grants or scholarships to individuals
Advertising
Advocacy, political causes or events
Sacramental or technological functions of religious organizations
Existing deficits or retroactive funding
Foundations
Important dates
June 30, 2017
Deadline to submit Letter of Intent
July 28, 2017
Notification of approval or denial of Letter of Intent
August 25, 2017
Deadline for submission of grant application
September 22, 2017
Notification of approval or denial of Grant Application
September 25-Oct 20, 2017
On-site visits to semi-finalist organizations
October 20, 2017
Notify finalists
TBD November 2017
Finalist presentations and membership vote
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How to apply
The Letter of Intent and Grant Application can be found at www.womenimpactnashville.com/how-itworks starting June 5. The first step is to submit your Letter of Intent to
[email protected] by June 30, 2017.
Right to reject
Impact Nashville reserves the right to:
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Reject any or all proposals submitted
Reject a proposal that doesn’t include all required information
Adjust program guidelines, including submission deadlines
Contact you to discuss your proposal and/or request additional information
Submission of a proposal in no way guarantees funding by Impact Nashville.
Inquiries
Questions about the application process may be emailed to [email protected].