Partner Funding Requests

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Working Together to Strengthen Communities

Ascension Impact partners with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and mission-aligned initiatives that are addressing meaningful needs within communities.

Through the Ascension Impact Collaborative, we support initiatives that align with our mission and contribute to sustainable, measurable impact.

By working together with organizations that share a commitment to service and community development, we can expand the reach and effectiveness of initiatives that strengthen communities.

**Organizations seeking funding are invited to submit proposals for initiatives that align with our four pillars of impact.

Areas of Focus

Funding requests should align with one or more of the following areas:

Relief

Programs that address immediate needs such as food security, crisis assistance, or essential resources.

Growth

Initiatives that support education, workforce development, scholarships, or personal advancement.

Empowerment

Programs that strengthen individuals and families through mentorship, leadership development, and life-skills initiatives.

Outreach

Community engagement initiatives, partnerships, and service programs that expand support networks.

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Who May Apply

Organizations eligible to submit proposals typically include:

• registered nonprofit organizations
• community-based initiatives
• mission-aligned service organizations
• educational or development programs serving communities in need

Applicants should demonstrate responsible stewardship and the ability to deliver measurable outcomes.

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Proposal Review Process

All proposals submitted to Ascension Impact follow a structured review process.

1. Submission

Organizations submit a funding request describing their initiative and expected impact.

2. Evaluation

Ascension Impact reviews submissions to assess alignment with mission, organizational capacity, and potential community benefit.

3. Collaborative Review

Selected initiatives may be presented to members of the Ascension Impact Collaborative for discussion and advisory input.

4. Board Approval

Final funding decisions are made by the Ascension Impact Board of Directors to ensure proper stewardship and governance.

What We Look For

When evaluating proposals, we consider several key factors:

• alignment with Ascension Impact’s mission and pillars
• clarity of program goals and outcomes
• measurable community impact
• responsible financial management
• sustainability of the initiative

Our goal is to support initiatives that create meaningful and lasting change.

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ASK FOR FUNDING SUPPORT

SUBMIT A FUNDING REQUEST

Organizations interested in partnership may submit a proposal through our funding request process.  Applications are reviewed periodically throughout the year as part of the Collaborative funding cycle.  To begin the process, please contact: info@ascensionimpact.org or submit an inquiry through the contact form below.