UPCOMING GRANT ROUND: March 20, 2023 - October 16, 2023 or until all funds have been awarded - whichever comes first.  

 

PURPOSE:  To support the determination and passion of Jackson County’s grassroots, “boots on the ground,” community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, etc. that help residents actively join together to improve their city block, neighborhood, or community.

 

ELIGIBILITY:  Grassroots, community-based organizations, or neighborhood groups that meet several of the following criteria:

 

• Have a specific connection to a city block, neighborhood, park or rural community.

 

• Most of the work is done not only for the people involved but also by them, with little or no paid staff.

 

• Work is done without a big budget or other large resource reservoirs.

 

• Might not have 501(c)3 nonprofit status.

 

• Might be temporary. 

 

• Might be focused on a single issue or task.

 

• The group's purpose is to strengthen and build community by:​

  • Bringing people together who are typically separated by barriers (e.g. race, economic status, disability, age, etc.) and thereby create a stronger sense of cohesion and inclusiveness within our community.​

  • Benefiting populations that have historically had challenges accessing resources, with particular consideration given to proposals that benefit people of color and children in poverty.​

  • Supporting community-building events, particularly events that build a sense of community pride and identity.

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