EXPERIENCE GRANTMAKING FIRSTHAND
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Grant Review Committees – GRCs– are the lifeblood of Impact Austin's grantmaking process.
Participation is open to all Impact Austin members with dues paid by the required deadline.
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WHAT IS A GRC?
Grant Review Committees (GRCs) are small teams of approximately 25 Impact Austin members - one team per grant category - led by experienced members in co-chair and advisor roles.
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GRCs review and evaluate grant applications in their focus area using a rigorous process.
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GRCs select finalists for voting by the Impact Austin membership at large.
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GRCs typically hold an initial social event, four meetings, trainings, three optional site visits, individual research, subcommittee review, and report writing.
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Total time commitment ranges from 25-40 hours from Feb-May.
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WHY JOIN A GRC?
You'll experience firsthand how Impact Austin grants can directly effect positive change in Central Texas by actively participating in the grant review process.
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Learn about pressing issues facing Central Texas and how local nonprofits are addressing them.
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Develop fundamental skills in evaluating grant applications to better understand potential outcomes.
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Build lasting friendships with smart, diverse women who share your desire to support Central Texas in a more impactful, informed manner.
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Volunteer in a meaningful way while making an invaluable contribution of your unique background, expertise, and perspective.
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HOW DO I JOIN A GRC?
Register for a GRC from November 12, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
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When you are ready to register, click the button above to create your profile, indicate your committee preference, and disclose any conflicts of interest.
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Register early for a better chance of being assigned to your first choice!
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Send any questions about GRCs to: grc_coordinator@impactaustin.org.
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HEAR WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY
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We believe diversity helps us to better understand and address the issues facing our community.
Get to know some of our members in our Member Spotlights.
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A Grant Review Committee offers a truly unique experience. We learn from one another throughout the process. I'm honored to have the opportunity to learn more about our community from the organizations doing such important work.
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Jerrica Deloney Witte, Class of 2023
The grants that Impact Austin awards are organization-changing. I love being part of that process, reviewing grant applications and finances.
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Lauren Lewis, Class of 2020
The in-depth knowledge gained on Impact Austin Grant Review Committees is like nothing else that I have ever experienced. GRC work gave me a fuller understanding of our community's needs and deeper relationships with nonprofits than I previously had.
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Margaret von Flatern, Class of 2019