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 four meetings, five trainings, three site visits, and individual research, subcommittee review and report writing.
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Total time commitment ranges from 25-40 hours over several months: Feb-May for Community and Education GRCs; Aug-Oct for Equity and Health & Well-Being GRCs.
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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?
GRC registration opens:
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July 7 - August 1, 2023 for Equity and Health & Well-Being GRCs.
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When your preferred phase opens, 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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We meet before and after each site visit to prepare and then debrief. You really get to see the advantage of a group of women with various life experiences and how there can be multiple views of the same situation.
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Marla Whelan, Class of 2006
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Serving on an Impact Austin Grant Review Committee, I gained rare insight into community challenges and the organizations poised to meet them.
Maya Payne Smart, Class of 2016
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I loved working on the Grant Review Committee! A fantastic way to learn about community organizations by working with Impact Austin women through an incredibly thorough and professional process.