Community Grants
The 2023 application cycle is officially closed. Thank you to all who applied. Semi-finalists will be informed in mid-April.
To be eligible, organizations must:
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Provide services in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties, or in the City of Palo Alto.
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Have measurable goals and a method for assessing their progress on these goals.
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Have diverse leadership, that includes representatives reflective of the communities they serve.
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Be a qualified non-profit organizations exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code, or under the fiscal sponsorship of such an organization.
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Not have received an Episcopal Impact Fund Community Grant in 2022.
Contact Episcopal Impact Fund at grants@episcopalimpact.org with any questions.
Grant Criteria / Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the process and timeline for your 2023 community grants?
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March 1, 2023: Application available online
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April 5, 2023: Applications due
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Mid-April: Semi-finalists invited to site visits
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May: Finalists notified of grant decisions
Q: Are there specific size organizations that Episcopal Impact Fund tends to fund?
A: While we tend to grant to applicants with smaller operating budgets, we encourage applications from all organizations.
Q: Do successful applicants have a connection to an Episcopal church or institution?
A: No, but if you have one, please mention it. We have a separate grants program for congregation-based programs that will be open in May 2023.