This Valparaiso Non Profit Is A Finalist For An Impact100 Grant

In a remarkable show of community support, Impact100 Northwest Florida is set to award a total of $400,000 in grants to local nonprofits at their highly anticipated Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 5. The event, scheduled to take place from 2 β 5 pm, will unfold at the Island Resort, located at 1500 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.
The Annual Meeting offers an extraordinary opportunity for Impact100 members to directly impact their community. During the event, representatives from nine local organizations will present brief but impactful pitches, with members voting to determine which four will be awarded $100,000 grants.
The finalists and their respective projects span across five categories, showcasing a diverse range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the community:
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