Impact100 of Northwest FL Announces Grant Finalists for 2020

After reviewing a record number of applicants from nonprofit organizations in Okaloosa and Walton counties, Impact100 of Northwest Florida announced today the ten (10) grant finalists for 2020. The finalists were selected from the following five focus areas: Arts & Culture; Education; Environment, Recreation and Preservation; Family, and Health & Wellness. At its Oct. 25, virtual Annual Meeting, Impact100 NWF members will hear presentations from each of the finalists and will vote for this year's four $112,000 grant recipients.
 
The finalists include:
 
Arts and Culture
 
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
Project: ADA Compliant Wing
 
Tivoli Historical Society
Project: Preserving Our Past ... Shaping Our Future
 
Education
 
Air Force Armament Museum
Project: Women in Aviation Flight Simulation Lab/Exhibit
 
Westonwood Ranch
Project: Program LIFT OFF
 
Environment, Recreation & Preservation
 
Coastal Conservation Association Florida
Project: Redfish Enhancement Project - Walton & Okaloosa Counties
 
Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County, Inc.
Project: Habitat ReStore Box Trucks
 
Family
 
Matrix Community Outreach Center, Inc.
Project: Refrigerated Box Truck Purchase
 
Opportunity Place
Project: First Steps Empowerment Center
 
Health and Wellness
 
ALANO Club of Fort Walton Beach, Inc.
Project: ALANO Club Expansions and Renovations
 
Point Washington Medical Clinic, Inc.
Project: Building a Healthier Community - PWMC Lobby Education Center
 
For additional information about Impact100 NWF or to join the organization, please visit www.impactnwf.org. The website provides an overview of Impact100 NWF and features our grant recipients from 2012 to 2019 highlighting the successful community outreach and the services provided to Okaloosa and Walton counties.