Impact100 Essex Now Accepting Applications for Equity Grants

$45,000 in Unrestricted Grants Available

November 1, 2021 - Impact100 Essex is now accepting applications for its new Equity Grants. The organization is funding three $15,000 unrestricted grants available to BIPOC-led non-profit organizations (non-profits led by Black, Indigenous and other People of Color) in Essex County.

“These grants are a response to the call for action for greater equity in the field of grant making, as studies are pointing to the fact that BIPOC-led non-profits have been historically excluded from funding,” said Mayuri Chandra, Impact100 Essex member and co-chair of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee. Committee member Tyneisha Gibbs added, “It is important to Impact100 Essex to be intentional about providing unrestricted funding opportunities. This is our commitment to smaller, community-based organizations.”

Interested non-profits should visit the Impact100 Essex website at impact100essex.org/dei for eligibility criteria and the link to the application form. Applications are due December 5, 2021 and funding decisions will be made in January 2022. The Equity Grants are in addition to the organization’s 2021 $100,000 Impact Grant and non-profits may apply to both grants.

About Impact100 Essex:

Impact100 Essex is a collective philanthropic group founded and funded by women in Essex County. We bring women together to amplify and leverage the impact of members’ giving and to empower solutions for our community. Each year, Impact100 Essex awards a minimum grant of $100,000 to support an important, innovative project managed by a local non-profit organization. For more information about Impact100 Essex and to find out how you can join, go to www.Impact100Essex.org.