2026 Core Mission Grant Finalists

We Are Excited to Announce Our 2026 Core Mission Grant Finalists

Below are links to executive summaries and full proposals submitted by each finalist organization. This information provides details about the organizations members will vote for at our June 10th Annual Meeting.

Only 2026 members are permitted to vote for this year’s grantees. The organization with the highest number of votes will receive a $100,000 Impact100 South Jersey Core Mission grant. Both of the other organizations will be awarded $35,000 general operating grants.

  • Will our grant help advance the core mission of the organization by doing one or more of the following?  
    • Strengthen the organization’s ability to carry out its mission and serve its beneficiaries
    • Focus on new or existing programs that are critical to the organization
    • Improve its infrastructure
  • Will our grant have a significant impact on the organization?  
  • Is it important the organization receive the grant now?
  • Will our grant help to increase the organization’s visibility in the community?

IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND IN PERSON, click here to cast your absentee ballot.