2026-2027 Grant Cycle
Our 2026–2027 Grant Cycle began immediately following the awarding of our 2025–2026 grants and represents a year-long process designed to ensure thoughtful, informed grantmaking. The cycle officially launched in April with the training of our dedicated grant volunteers and will conclude in April 2027 when Impact 100 Indian River members cast their votes to determine which nonprofit finalists will receive transformational $100,000 grants.
Below is an overview of the grant process, including important steps and key dates for both nonprofits and members throughout the season.
Grants Timeline for Nonprofits
| Steps | Dates |
| Letter of Intent (LOI) application period | July 1 – July 31 |
| LOI application review and meetings | July – August 31 |
| Grant application period | Begins with LOI approval; deadline is September 30 |
| Grant application financial reviews by financial advisors | Assigned as applications received; completed by October 31 |
| Grant application reviews and site visits by grant panels | Assigned as financial reviews completed; completed by February 15 |
| Finalists selected and notified Meet the Finalists | March 6 March 8 | 4-6 PM | Bent Pine Golf Club |
| Grant Award Celebration, voting and grant awards announced | April 13 | 3-5 PM | Bent Pine Golf Club |
Grants Timeline for Members
| Steps | Dates |
| Grant volunteer training | April – May |
| LOI applications assigned to LOI Reviewers; review and meeting with nonprofits and evaluation form completed | July – August 31 |
| Nonprofits with approved LOI applications invited to complete grant application | July – September 30 |
| Grant applications assigned to Financial Analysts; financial reviews and evaluation forms completed | Assigned as applications received; completed by October 31 |
| Grant applications assigned to Grant Panels; reviews, site visits and panel summaries completed | Assigned as financial reviews completed; completed by February 15 |
| Finalists selected and notified Meet the Finalists | March 6 March 8 | 4-6 PM | Bent Pine Golf Club |
| Voting Period | March 9 – April 13 |
| Grant Awards Celebration, voting closes, grant awards announced | April 5 | 3-5 PM | Bent Pine Golf Club |