Impact 100 South Jersey Community Heroes Grant

Impact100 South Jersey has introduced the Community Heroes Grant as a new funding opportunity aimed at supporting smaller nonprofit organizations within the South Jersey region. This grant initiative is a part of the organization's broader mission to harness the collective philanthropic efforts of women to bring about sustainable and impactful change in the community. Impact100 South Jersey has been known for its Core Mission grant, which offers transformative funding to larger nonprofits, and now with the Community Heroes Grant, it extends its support to smaller entities that are making significant contributions but may not yet meet the scale required for larger funding awards. The Community Heroes Grant is tailored specifically for nonprofit organizations operating with annual budgets of $500,000 or less. These organizations must be located in and serve residents of Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, or Gloucester Counties in New Jersey. The grant is intended to be an unrestricted operating grant, allowing recipients flexibility in addressing their core needs and challenges. This aligns with Impact100 South Jersey's aim to empower nonprofits to enact transformational changes in their local communities without being constrained by program-specific funding limitations. The application period for the 2026 grant cycle begins on March 9, 2026, and concludes on March 27, 2026. Applicants must complete and submit their applications during this window. All applications will be reviewed by the Small Grants Review Committee, which will evaluate submissions and recommend a group of finalists. The final selection will be determined through a vote by the general membership of Impact100 South Jersey and the recipients will be officially announced at the organization’s Annual Meeting in June 2026. Eligibility requirements for this grant are clearly defined. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with an operational presence in one or more of the eligible counties. Furthermore, applicants must demonstrate operational capacity by providing documentation of filed 990 tax forms for the past two years. Political and religious organizations are not eligible to apply for this opportunity. This emphasis on transparency and operational history ensures that the grants are awarded to stable and accountable organizations. The Community Heroes Grant provides a meaningful opportunity for smaller nonprofits to gain access to resources that can support their mission-driven work. It complements the larger Core Mission grant by allowing a broader segment of the nonprofit community to benefit from Impact100 South Jersey's collective giving model. In doing so, it strengthens the overall ecosystem of community service providers in the region and fosters deeper connections between funders and grassroots organizations. For further questions, applicants are encouraged to reach out via email to [email protected]. Additionally, the grant opportunity is managed under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of South Jersey, which provides administrative support. The mailing address for correspondence is PO Box 446, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Interested organizations are advised to attend the 2026 Grant Info Session, with relevant materials and recordings made available to support the application process.