Impact 100 Jersey Coast is pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Core Grant Cycle — and we invite eligible nonprofits serving Monmouth and Ocean counties to apply for a $100,000 transformational grant.

Powered entirely by local women who each contribute $1,000 to a pooled fund, Impact 100 Jersey Coast awards high-impact grants to help nonprofits expand services, launch innovative programs, and address critical community needs.  Our Ignite Grant program funds smaller non-profits that are not eligible for our Core Grant. 

We are seeking proposals that:

• Target an underserved population
• Highlight an unmet need in Monmouth and/or Ocean Counties
• Have a high impact on the beneficiaries of the proposal

NEW this year:  

• To be eligible, a non-profit must have a minimum annual operating budget of $200,000. Note that this is an increase in our minimum operating budget from last year.
• Simplified template for proposal budget 

Application Information Packet available via our website for more information regarding eligibility and how to apply.

Deadlines: 

·  Nonprofits must first complete a brief eligibility screener in order to receive access to the full grant application. Eligibility closes April 1 or when we reach 60 eligible applicants.   [How To Apply - Impact 100 Jersey Coast ]

·  Grant application deadline is May 14 at 5 p.m.  2026 Grant Application Packet 

·  Applications for our Ignite Grants for nonprofits with operating budgets under $200,000 will open in the Fall.  If you received this email, you are on our mailing list and will receive future communication about Ignite.  If this email was forwarded to you, you can sign up for our email list.  

Since our founding in 2015, we have awarded more than $3.6 million to 54 nonprofits across our region.  

We are honored to partner with nonprofits that strengthen our community every day and look forward to the opportunity to support your work.

With appreciation,

Impact 100 Jersey Coast