Impact100 Newport County Grant

Impact100 Newport County is a philanthropic collective of women in Rhode Island dedicated to transforming their local communities through impactful, high-value grantmaking. Founded on the national Impact100 model, the Newport County chapter empowers local nonprofits by pooling individual contributions to fund transformational grants. The organization is entirely member-led, with all stages of the grantmaking and review process conducted by its volunteers. The grants awarded by Impact100 Newport County aim to support bold, innovative, and sustainable projects that address critical community needs across five core focus areas: Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation; Environment, Recreation & Animal Welfare; Health & Wellness; Education; and Family. Projects must serve residents of Newport County and demonstrate the potential to create a significant and lasting “before and after” impact on the organization and community. Eligible uses of grant funds include programming, capital expenditures, and technical assistance or training. Proposals that merely cover operational costs or non-transformational expenses will not be considered. Organizations seeking funding must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits that have operated independently for at least 24 months and serve Newport County residents. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility through submission of recent financial statements and tax filings. Collaborations between organizations are welcome, provided all parties meet eligibility criteria. Additionally, grant projects must be inclusive and accessible to the broader public, with no religious requirements for participation and no restrictions based on faith. The 2026 grant cycle follows a structured timeline. Applications open on December 1, 2025, and close on January 16, 2026. A nonprofit information session is scheduled for November 21, 2025, to assist potential applicants, followed by internal training for grant reviewers beginning January 13, 2026. Finalists will be announced during the “Meet the Finalists” event on May 7, 2026, and the selected grantee(s) will be revealed at the Annual Awards Celebration on May 28, 2026, after a full member vote. Applicants are required to complete a detailed application template, outlining the scope of their project, its alignment with the organization's mission, the intended community impact, and a justified budget. All application materials must align with the project period—either one or two years—and adhere strictly to submission guidelines. Organizations must also commit to non-solicitation policies that prohibit contacting Impact100 members or board members to influence grant decisions. Ultimately, Impact100 Newport County seeks to elevate nonprofit work by funding projects that are both visionary and feasible. Grants are expected to not only bring immediate change but to foster ongoing community benefits through capacity-building, infrastructure, or long-term sustainability strategies. Each application is rigorously evaluated by volunteer committees to ensure alignment with mission and community need.

Do not contact members; demonstrate transformative and sustainable impact.