Featured Partners
Our top-rated partners offering exclusive benefits and proven solutions.
monday.com
monday.com is a global software company transforming how businesses operate. Our flexible platform supports diverse industries and use cases, helping customers boost efficiency and scale with ease. To empower nonprofits making lasting change, monday.com offers two deeply discounted plans for eligible organizations.
The Details
Here's What You Need to Know:
Grant fund of $250,000
Grants cover up to 50% of your approved member solution contract cost up to $25,000. Make An Impact will be awarding a minimum of 10 grants per cycle.
Members Only
Open to Make An Impact member organizations with
501(c)(3) status.
Interested in the grant and have questions? Please contact our Director of Membership, Lisa Harris, at lisa@makeanimpact.org
12-Month Term
Projects must be completed within 12 months of signing your award agreement.
One App Per Cycle
One application per organization per grant cycle. Make it count.
Eligibility & REQUIREMENTS
Let's Make Sure You're Ready.
This program is built for organizations already in motion. If that’s you, here’s what you’ll need to apply.
Be a current member of Make An Impact. Interested in the grant and have questions? Please contact our Director of Membership, Lisa Harris, at lisa@makeanimpact.org
Be a nonprofit organization in operation for at least 2 years.
Provide proof of current 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor letter.
Provide your most recent audited or CPA-reviewed financial statement.
Select a member solution from the official approved list.
Contribute at least 50% of the total contract cost.
Monday.com CRM
monday.com is a global software company transforming how businesses operate.
Watercooler.ai
Watercooler.ai is a people analytics platform that helps nonprofits and community-based organizations make data-informed workforce decisions.
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TIMELINE
Mark Your Calendar.
Member Solutions Showcase
Get ready for an exciting opportunity to connect with innovative partners at Make An Impact's upcoming virtual showcase, designed to kick off our new grants program.
May 8, 2026
Applications Open to Members
Take the first step and submit your application.
July 1, 2026
Deadline (5 PM EST)
All applications must be received by this date.
August 1-15, 2026
Award Notifications
Selected grantees will be notified.
August 31, 2026
Full Awardee Roster Announced
UPCOMING EVENTS
Member Solutions Showcases
How to Get Started
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Review the approved member solutions provided.
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Connect with a partner and get a quote.
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Use that quote in your grant application.
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Submit by July 1, 2026.
Applications open May 8, 2026
Questions? Contact our Director of Membership, Lisa Harris, at lisa@makeanimpact.org
Make An Impact Grants Program – Quick FAQ
The Make An Impact Grant Program invests in the organizational capacity of our members. By offsetting up to 50% of the cost (no greater than $25,000) of approved member solutions and services from our partners, we help nonprofits access tools they need to operate effectively and deepen their community impact.
A total of $250,000 is available for this cycle, with a minimum of 10 grants awarded. Individual awards cover up to 50% of total project costs, up to $25,000 per award.
Funding supports projects that build organizational capacity and deepens community impact. Eligible areas include, but are not limited to:
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Financial advisory & risk management (e.g., fractional CFO services)
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Technology, Data, and AI Solutions (Clinical or program documentation e.g., AI-assisted solutions)
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Strategic planning and consulting
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Fundraising and marketing
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Workforce training and operational tools
NOTE: All funded projects must include an approved member solutions. See the full partner list HERE
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Yes. All projects must include an approved member solution, though you can submit a new member solution for review. Recommend a new member solution
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Confirm your Make An Impact membership.
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Not a member? You can reach out to our Director of Membership, Lisa Harris: (lisa@makeanimpact.org) to meet us and learn more.
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Review our approved member solutions. See the list here.
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Connect with a partner and request a quote.
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Define your project scope and budget.
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Submit your application.
Applications open May 8th available on our site.
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Yes. A formal quote from one of our approved member solutions is required as part of your application.
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Current Make An Impact members
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Be a nonprofit organization in operation for at least 2 years
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501c3 nonprofit organizations, or fiscally sponsored
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Organizations with a demonstrated need, a focused project and secured funding for at least 50% of project expenses
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No.
Yes, you will be required to provide proof of sponsorship during the application process.
Funds must be used within 12 months of award date. Project start dates are recommended after award notification.
Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria:
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Project clarity and feasibility: Is the project well-defined with a realistic scope and budget?
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Expected impact: Will it meaningfully strengthen your organization's capacity or community reach?
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Organizational readiness: Does your team have what it needs to execute successfully?
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Strength of partner fit: Is the selected partner the right solution for your project goals?
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These free live sessions are your chance to learn about the grant program, meet approved partners, and explore member solutions before you apply. Each session includes a program overview and partner presentations.
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May 6 (12–1 PM ET) REGISTER HERE.
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May 7 (12-1 PM ET) REGISTER HERE.
Includes introduction to program and presentations for Q&A. The showcases will be recorded and published on our site afterwards.
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Yes. You must cover at least 50% of the total project cost.
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No.
There will be a 6 month, and 12 months required check in.
No. One grant per organization, per cycle is allowable.
Applications are live May 8th on our site.
Please contact our Director of Membership, Lisa Harris lisa@makeanimpact.org with any questions.