FAQS

• Employee status must be active.
• Part-Time, Full-Time, and Seasonal employees who have been employed for at least six (6)
  cumulative months.
• Annual base compensation may not exceed $100,000/year, and/or prior year gross wages may not exceed $100,000.

Click here to review the full grant criteria.

Eligible/Ineligible Expenses:

An eligible expense is a basic necessity (as defined by IRS Guidelines) that the individual cannot cover without having to sacrifice another basic necessity.

Categories of eligible expenses: 

• Medical Expenses 
• Housing Expenses for primary residence (rent, mortgage, utilities)
• Auto Expenses for primary vehicle (see limitations for more detail)
• Other (ex. Funeral expenses)- for parents, children, and siblings, only.

Ineligible expenses include but are not limited to: 

• Debt
• Pet expenses 
• Lost wages
• IRS/Tax payments 
• Loan payments
• Optional home repairs: including but not limited to damaged fences, damaged structures separate from primary homes, damaged secondary homes, pool repairs.
• Down payments on a home and/or vehicle
• Traffic fines
• Expenses without appropriate documentation
• Expenses that are not deemed essential

 Limitations of the grant:

• Medical- the date of service must have occurred during current calendar year and during active employment. Assistance with medical services related to a cosmetic procedure are ineligible.
• A catastrophic event in the local area may limit the grant amount to accommodate assisting
  other employees in need.
• All grants are subject to availability of funds and the extent of the need.
• Grants for auto-related expenses will be limited accordingly: Primary vehicles considered a total loss, which cannot be driven, may receive a grant up to $1,500.
  • Primary vehicles with substantial damage, which cannot be driven without major repairs
    may receive a grant up to $1,000.
  • Proof of ownership and invoice for service required.
  • Preventive maintenance and cosmetic services on vehicles is not covered.

Additional Requirements:

The following information may be requested as part of the grant application vetting process as proof of need, including, but not limited to:

• Monthly household income
• Any additional sources of income
• Monthly household expenses
• Household Savings
• Value of Assets
• Amount of credit card debt, student loan debt, mortgage debt, and other debt.
• Police or Fire Reports; if applicable
• Medical Receipts; if applicable
• Quote/Invoice; if applicable (ex, in the case of a vehicle repair)
• Paystubs, copy of ID, W2, and any additional supporting documentation that may be necessary based on the request such as a bill or invoice.
• For assistance with funeral costs, proof of familial relationship and invoice from funeral home
  for costs associated with the service.

Limitations:

• Medical- the date of service must have occurred during current calendar year and during active employment. Assistance with medical services related to a cosmetic procedure are ineligible.
• A catastrophic event in the local area may limit the grant amount to accommodate assisting
  other employees in need.
• All grants are subject to availability of funds and the extent of the need.
• Grants for auto-related expenses will be limited accordingly:
  • Primary vehicles considered a total loss, which cannot be driven, may receive a grant up
    to $1,500.
  • Primary vehicles with substantial damage, which cannot be driven without major repairs
    may receive a grant up to $1,000.
  • Proof of ownership and invoice for service required.
  • Preventive maintenance and cosmetic services on vehicles is not covered.

You are eligible to receive up to a $5,000 grant. Only one hardship is eligible per grant application, and proof of need is required. Therefore, if you have a medical bill that exceeds $5,000, you can request up to a $5,000 grant and upload the statement that shows the balance due, as well as any other required information requested during the application process.

If you have a bill that is less than $5000, you can only request a grant that is equivalent to the need. For example, if you have an unexpected medical bill for $800, then you can only request a $800 grant. Please note that you cannot apply for more than one request per grant application. For example, you cannot submit a medical bill for $3000 and a car repair estimate for $2000 to receive the maximum grant of $5,000. In the scenario described, you would need to determine whether you want to submit a grant application for the unexpected medical expense or the qualifying auto expense.

Funds for this program are ongoing but limited and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available.

You can apply for one grant per rolling calendar year. A rolling calendar year will be based on the date you received your previous grant. For example, if you received a grant on December 1, 2025, you will be eligible to apply for another grant on or after the same date the following year.

Applications and eligibility determinations are managed by The Community Impact Fund. Once The Community Impact Fund has received your application, an email confirmation will be sent to you from noreply@jotform.com. Next, you will look for any requests for additional information if any. from CIF’s Grant Administration team via their email: loans@communityimpactfund.org.

After all application steps have been completed, you will receive a notification of approval email from loans@thecommunityimpactfund.org. You should receive this within 2 business days of submitting your application.

As a reminder, the hours of operation for The Community Impact Fund, which will be reviewing your application and disbursing your funds, are Monday-Friday, 8 am-3 pm MST/11 am-5 pm EST. They are closed on weekends and banking holidays. No applications will be reviewed, or funds disbursed outside of these hours.

During your application, you will select whether you would prefer to receive your grant funds via Zelle or a mailed check. To receive your funds via Zelle, you will need to set up the app IN ADVANCE of applying so that you can provide key contact details as part of your application. Typically funds can be received in Zelle within minutes of the transaction being initiated which will happen the same or the next business day following the approval of your grant. You will receive a grant approval email as well as a notification of your Zelle transfer.

If you prefer to receive a check, it can take up to 7 business days to receive it following the approval of your grant. It will be sent to the mailing address provided in your application.

Any grants received by applicants will NOT be deemed as taxable income. Therefore, it does not need to be reported on your taxes.

The Community Impact Fund is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization established to create prospering “communities” worldwide. They have partnered with Wycliffe Golf & Country Club to make Wycliffe Cares come to life by reviewing the grant applications and disbursing awards to approved applicants.

This grant fund is governed by The Community Impact Fund. CIF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is responsible for responding to all inquiries, vetting all applications, and distributing funds to approved applicants.

Please contact the Community Impact Fund grant administration team at: loans@communityimpactfund.org or leave a voicemail by calling 303-800-8289. Be sure to provide your full name and phone number and that you are employed by Wycliffe. They will respond within 1 to 3 business days.

CIF’s hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm MST/11am-5pm EST. They are closed on weekends and all banking holidays. 

To donate to the Wycliffe Cares Employee Hardship Fund,  you can make your gift using our online giving platform, mail a check, or request information to make an ACH Transfer.

Online Donation

Click on the Donate button at the top of this page to make a one-time or recurring donation by card. 

Check

Make your check out to The Community Impact Fund AND add the Memo: Wycliffe Cares Fund

Mail to:

Wycliffe Cares Fund, Attn: Accounting, The Community Impact Fund, P. O. Box 220009, Deatsville, AL 36022

ACH Transfer

Please email accounting@communityimpactfund.org to request instructions on how to make an ACH transfer. 

All donations to the fund are tax-deductible and are restricted for use specifically for the Wycliffe Cares Employee Hardship Fund and its stated purpose. 

Questions?

Contact The Community Impact Fund’s Director of Impact, Courtney Lussenhop, courtney@communityimpactfund.org.