Grant Eligibility

Organizations eligible to apply for an Impact100 Fannin County grant must be:

Eligibility Criteria

  • Be tax exempt for 3 years under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, independent of a financial sponsor (local affiliates may apply under the 501(c)(3) of the national organization).
  • Serve residents of Fannin County, Georgia. 
  • Past Impact100 Fannin County grantees must wait 3 years from the date of their award before re-applying.
  • Be in possession of and share at least three (3) full years (36 months) of financial statements and IRS form 990 submissions.

Priority will be given to organizations that:

  • Target under-served populations.
  • Highlight unmet needs in the community.
  • Will have a high impact on beneficiaries or communities.

Grants will not be provided for:

  • Debt reduction, operating deficits, interim or bridge funding, or endowment funding.
  • Individuals or private foundations.
  • Activities that are religious or political in nature.
  • Fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising events, or general capital campaigns.
  • Funding proposals that utilize less than the full grant award.

As we continue to grow and evolve, Impact100 Fannin County reserves the right to change its eligibility criteria without notice at any time.