“There’s no use talking about the problem - unless you talk about the solution.”
— Betty Williams
“The best way to escape from a problem is to SOLVE it.”
— Brendan Francis
Since 1989, Odyssey Impact® has produced groundbreaking, award-winning films that tackle the nation’s toughest issues, sparking crucial national conversations. Now, we’re moving from awareness to ACTION.
Odyssey Impact® is evolving to ignite creative, actionable solutions that drive real transformation and connection at the local level. By teaming up with innovative community leaders, we’re funding projects that are not only visionary, but also perfectly tailored to meet the unique needs of each community. Through these efforts, Odyssey Impact® is laying the groundwork for a future where real community-driven initiatives create much-needed impact & change and bring us all closer together.
We’re facing an unprecedented epidemic of isolation, alienation and loneliness. We don’t need more awareness or research to know it’s a massive problem. We need bold, innovative solutions from creative thinkers to reignite a sense of community across America.
If you’re tired of JUST TALKING about a problem… we’re WITH YOU. Let’s find (and fund!) SOLUTIONS!
Odyssey Impact® is currently taking applications for our brand-new simple and streamlined $2,500 – $20,000 Connected Communities Grants and are looking for creative and unique ideas to tackle local challenges that bring people together in-person.
You know what your town needs, and we want to help you make it happen!
Here’s what we’re NOT looking for:
“Scalable” projects. We’re looking for local and connected.
“Awareness campaigns.” We want to help you take real action instead.
“Virtual” events. We’re funding in-person, live human stuff.
Epic applications. We don’t have time for those either.
Weeks-long recap reports. We’d rather see your great pics and videos.
Galas, golf tournaments, or fundraisers. We want project and program-focused ideas.
The 2026 grant cycle is now closed. We will announce the grant recipients in Winter 2026.
We are pleased to announce that the Board has selected nine grant recipients from the 2025 application cycle.
We’re proud to announce the Summer 2025 Odyssey Impact® Winners—$120,000 awarded to 9 more incredible organizations driving meaningful change.
Firelight Community
The Porchlight Initiative
Punx in the Park
Broadway Community Choir
In Person for Grassroots Leaders
Taste of Home
Mental Health Wraparound Grace Institute
Refugee Youth Afterschool
Healing Over Dinner
We are pleased to announce that the Board has selected nine grant recipients from the 2024 application cycle.
We’re proud to announce the Winter 2025 Odyssey Impact® Winners—$116,000 awarded to 9 incredible organizations driving meaningful change.
Wise Up Girl
Family Bereavement
Healing Horizons
SOW Hope Farm
ChattyHour
Soapbox Project
Firefly World
ECHO’s Big Day Out
Breaking Barriers – Rev Bob Warren Named Grant
1987-2023
Brave Films. Healing Conversations.
Odyssey’s Impact’s® Award-Winning Films that educated and captivated audiences around critical, time-sensitive topics are now available on Kinema.com to screen and download 24/7!
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