About Our Grant

Impact100 Metro Detroit’s mission is to fuel transformation in Metro Detroit by uniting women to support local nonprofit heroes and award high impact grantsOur goal is to fund projects that reach underserved populations, unmet needs and have a measurable and sustainable impact on its beneficiaries.

Important Dates

Accent Pontiac       DAPCEP         Dutton Farm         Hannan Center       WAVE Project

On May 31st our members voted to award a $100,000 grant to Dutton Farm AND The Wave Project as chosen by our members.  The other finalists received $27,000 each in unrestricted grant dollars.  Click on the names above to read their project proposals.  Congratulations to all of our nonprofit heroes!

Focus Areas

Arts & Culture

Projects that foster greater exposure to or participation in the arts and culture, expand arts education, or use art as a medium for creative expression.

Education

Projects that expand or improve learning opportunities, primarily for children,  focused on literacy, tutoring, mentoring, GED,  or college prep.

 

Family & Individual Support

Projects that support the lives of individuals and families, focusing on housing, transportation, living wage, food insecurity, job skills training or other basic needs.

 

Health & Wellness

Projects that improve physical and/or mental health, foster healthy living habits or life skills programs that promote independent living.

 

Revitalization, Recreation & Environment

Projects that revitalize or create public spaces for the community, support environmental awareness and/or promote a positive and sustainable relationship between people and their environment; or promote the welfare of animals in our communities.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Defined as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Located in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb county
  • Be in at least the third full fiscal year of operation; having at least two years of completed tax filings
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