Impact 100 SRQ

Impact100 SRQ to Award $864,000 in Grant Funds to Local Nonprofits in 2025!

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Impact100 SRQ to Award $864,000 in Grant Funds to Local Nonprofits in 2025!

Eight $108,000 Grants Available—Apply Now to Elevate Your Impact

Sarasota, FL – April 16, 2025 - Impact100 SRQ is thrilled to announce that $864,000 in grant funding will be awarded for its 2025 Giving Year. All nonprofits in Sarasota and Manatee Counties are invited to submit an Eligible to Apply Form for an opportunity to apply for one of eight transformational $108,000 grants in the following Focus Areas:

Arts, Culture & History
Education
Environment, Recreation & Animal Welfare
Family
Health & Wellness

At the Annual Big Reveal Event on April 16, 2025, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, President Pam Kandziora celebrated this milestone alongside 864 members, emphasizing the collective power of women driving change. "Our members are committed to supporting the nonprofits that are making a meaningful difference in our community," she said. "These grants not only provide critical funding but also amplify the visibility of the incredible work being done."

Since its founding, Impact100 SRQ will have funded 38 grants, totaling an astounding $4,140,000 at the end of the 2025 giving year—a testament to the power of women uniting for a common cause. As membership grows, so does the organization’s impact, bringing more resources to the local nonprofits that uplift and strengthen the community.

The 2025 Giving Year is officially underway, and Impact100 SRQ looks forward to funding bold, high-impact initiatives that will shape the future of Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Beginning April 17, 2025, nonprofits interested in applying for a grant can learn more and submit their Eligible to Apply Form by visiting our website at Impact100SRQ.org.

About Impact100 SRQ

Impact100 SRQ is one of more than sixty chapters worldwide and joins its sister chapters in embracing the local collective giving model. Established in 2018, Impact100 SRQ brings together a diverse group of women who annually fund transformational grants to local nonprofits in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties.  The model is simple. At least 100 women each give a $1,000 tax-deductible donation, and together they collectively award grants in increments of at least $100,000 to local nonprofits in five focus areas: Arts, Culture & History; Education; Environment, Recreation & Animal Welfare; Family and Health & Wellness.  Each member’s annual donation strengthens the power of giving and funds the innovative projects that make a high “Impact” and sustainable difference in our community. To learn more about Impact100 SRQ and how to become a member, visit Impact100srq.org.