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CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund FAQs


Can I apply for the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund?  

The CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund grants are by invitation only. However, all non-profit organizations, coalitions, and collaboratives are welcome to submit a Letter of Intent. Organizations will be invited to apply based on their Letter of Intent submission.

Can the application be sent via email or post?  
All applications must be submitted via the CommunityForce portal. 
How large of a grant can we request? 
You can request up to $100,000 
We do not have our own 501c3 designation - can we still apply for funding? 
We accept proposals from invited nonprofits that either have their own 501c3 designation, or that are working under the formal designation of a fiscal sponsor that has its own 501c3 designation. If you are working under a fiscal sponsor, the budget you will submit will be for your project or initiative not the fiscal sponsor’s budget. 
What are the requirements for fulfilling conditions or securing matching funds for contingent grant awards? 

For awards contingent on a condition(s), the condition(s) must be met within six months from the date of approval of the award or else the award will be revoked.

For awards contingent on a match, the grantee must secure matching funds and show proof of commitment (i.e., award letter or copy of check) before funds will be released. Only funds secured during the submitted grant cycle or within six months after the date of an award approval may be considered matching funds for a grant.

Are there refunding opportunities? 

A program may be considered for additional year(s) of funding to ensure sustainability if the program has:

  • Successfully met goals and objectives.
  • Spent funds as approved; and presented timely and informative progress reports.
How are requests for grant period extensions or changes in project scope handled? 

Requests for extensions beyond the standard one-year grant period may be approved or denied at the direction of the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund staff following careful evaluation of circumstances. CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund staff may elect to request return of funds if circumstances do not warrant the approval of an extension. Requests for major changes of scope will be re-evaluated by the Committee as necessary. Minor changes of scope may be approved at the discretion of the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund staff.