2022 Community Impact Program & Operational Support Grants

The Jackson Community Foundation’s Grant Committee prioritizes funding for programs, services, and systems change initiatives that provide opportunities for learning, action, and advocacy aimed at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in Jackson County.
In this grant round, we are accepting program and operating grant applications. Though they share the same deadline, each grant type has a separate application and budget form. Applicants can only submit one application in this grant round.
Beginning in 2022, the JCF Grant Committee is pleased to operate under our new “Community Needs Endowment Fund Grantmaking Priority, Aims and Guidelines.” Before applying, we strongly encourage all applicants to read through this document which can be found below in “Grant Information and Resources.”
PROGRAM GRANT:
Limit requests to $20,000 for programs benefitting the residents of Jackson County, Michigan. Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, school districts, governmental entities (for programs, goods or services that are not funded through taxpayer dollars), and churches (for nonreligious purposes) are eligible to apply.
Link to Program Grant Application
Link to Program Grant Budget Form
Sample Program Grant Application
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT:
The Operational Support Grant was created to address the continuing and evolving operational needs of nonprofit organizations arising from or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Operational Grant Amounts:
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Nonprofits with an annual budget under $150,000 may apply for up to $5,000.
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Nonprofits with an annual budget between $150,000 and $500,000 may apply for up to $10,000.
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Nonprofits with an annual budget over $500,000 may apply for up to $15,000.
Link to Operational Support Grant Application
Link to Operation Support Grant Budget Form
Grant Information and Resources
Spring Deadline: May 2, 2022 at 5 PM
Award Notification: By the end of June 2022
FUTURE GRANT ROUNDS:
Application Available: August 2022
Fall Deadline: September 6, 2022
Notification: By mid-November 2022
General Grant Application Documentation:
Whether requesting a Program Grant or Operational Support Grant, applicants need to upload:
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Latest financial statement or audit.
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Most recent monthly or quarterly financial statement.
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Completed JCF Program or Operational Support Grant Budget.
Contact Dana Ashlock, Program Director at 517-787-1321 or dashlock@jacksoncf.org