Impact 100 Ozark Grantmaking Program 2025

Impact 100 Ozark is accepting applications for its FY25 Grantmaking Program, designed to fund transformational projects that create lasting impact in eastern Christian County. Impact 100 Ozark’s mission is to empower women to dramatically improve lives within their community by harnessing the power of collective generosity to fund significant grants. Organizations are encouraged to think big, reach big, and propose impactful initiatives. For FY25, Impact 100 Ozark will distribute two grants totaling $50,000, consisting of one $40,000 grant and one $10,000 grant. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, as well as other IRS-approved entities such as government bodies, school districts, and churches. Proposals must benefit eastern Christian County residents. Funding cannot be used for day-to-day operational expenses, scholarships, or to launch a new nonprofit agency. Grant submissions open on April 15, 2025, and will close on June 16, 2025, at 11:45 PM. Finalist agencies will be notified by August 1, 2025. Attendance at the Annual Awards Celebration on September 4, 2025, is mandatory for finalist agencies, where they will present their proposals to the Impact 100 Ozark group. Applicants with questions about the grant program may contact Elyse Hartley, while application process or technical inquiries should be directed to Latesa Carter at 417-864-6199. Impact 100 Ozark, operating as an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), follows a strict non-discrimination policy in its grantmaking. Applicants should note that the application system uses a character count limit on all grant questions, including letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation.