Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a volunteer philanthropic women’s organization, today announced it will be providing grant application information via a video series and a virtual information session. Beginning today, nonprofits in Monmouth County can learn more about the grant maker's eligibility requirements and how to apply for it's $100K grants to be awarded this year.

These annual grants offer an opportunity for local nonprofits of all sizes, representing a range of needs in the community, to launch new initiatives and sustain their services. To date, Impact 100 Jersey Coast has raised and awarded $2.88 million dollars benefiting 35 nonprofits in Monmouth County.

To offer increased flexibility to busy nonprofits, Impact 100 Jersey Coast will kick off its information series for the 2024 grants cycle with videos covering eligibility requirements and detailed information on the application process, click here to watch. On April 10 at noon, Impact will again host a virtual session offering both a deep dive Q&A and a conversation with a recent grantee. Register here for the April 10 session, a zoom link will be provided.

"Empowering local nonprofits through transformative grants is not just a mission, it’s a commitment to catalyzing change in the community," declared Anne Yeh, Grants Chair for Impact 100 Jersey Coast. 

Who should apply?

Impact 100 Jersey Coast is extending this open invitation to all nonprofit staff, board, fundraisers, and grant writers whose organizations meet the following criteria:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve and benefit Monmouth County, NJ

Fit within one of five focus areas: Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Education, Health and Wellness or Sustainability & Environment 

Have been a registered 501(c)(3) organization for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual organizational operating budget of at least $100,000 in the current and immediately prior fiscal year (annual gross revenue of $100,000 and expenses of at least $100,000)

501(c)(3) nonprofits that do not meet the minimum operating budget and three-year existence requirements can apply as a collaboration with a Lead Organization that meets all eligibility requirements.

Registration and Information 

For information on eligibility requirements and/or to register for the Grant Applicant Information Sessions, please visit the Impact 100 Jersey Coast website at

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/fac08836/0jcRZ18y40OHMJBOkLsHgA?u=https://impact100jerseycoast.org/grants/apply/. 

If you have questions, please contact Betsy McKnight or Keb Neff, Nonprofit Coordinator Co-Chairs, Impact 100 Jersey Coast at [email protected]. 

About Impact 100 Jersey Coast

Impact 100 Jersey Coast unites local women of different ages and backgrounds who contribute their charitable dollars, experience, and energy to make a tangible difference in our area. The organization’s goal is to create a forum to raise awareness of our community’s most pressing needs and fund transformational grants to high-impact projects addressing those needs.

Impact 100 Jersey Coast membership for the upcoming year is open now until March 15th, 2024. Membership funds are pooled to award significant grants of at least $100,000 each to nonprofits. Women throughout the area who would like to make an important and memorable impact in their community are invited to join this amazing organization. For more information, visit Impact100JerseyCoast.org or contact us via email at [email protected]