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Welcome to Grantmaking!
YAC will be accepting grant applications for youth related programs and projects.
Eligibility: 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, churches and units of government impacting youth in Jackson County, Michigan
Grant Amount: Up to $3,000
Upcoming Grant Round: Opens Monday, August 7, 2023
Deadline: Monday, September 25, 2023 at 5PM
To support youth (up to age 18) of Jackson County, Michigan in their active participation in sports, whether organized by schools, youth leagues, or local nonprofits. These grants are intended to help youth to participate in sports who may not otherwise be able to afford to play.
Grant Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: Monday, November 6th at 5 p.m.
Does your nonprofit organization have a great idea? If so, the "I Love My Community Endowment Fund" wants to hear all about it!
Grant Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: Monday, November 6th at 5 p.m.
Community-Building Events
The Jackson Community Foundation (JCF) focuses a small amount of grantmaking dollars each year to support local community-building events that also align with our Mission, Vision, Values, and our Community Needs Endowment Fund Grantmaking Priority, Aims, and Guidelines.
Grant Amount: Typically between $200 - $500
Deadline: Throughout the calendar year
The YAC Mini-Grant program accepts K-12 student written grants for classroom projects.
Grant Amount: Up to $300
Deadline: October 1st - March 31st
Program & Operational Support Grants
The Jackson Community Foundation is awarding Operational Support and Program grants to cover the short-term operating needs of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and the programmatic expenses of 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, and governmental entities serving Jackson County.
CURRENT GRANT ROUND:
Application Opens: Mid-July 2023
Deadline: September 5, 2023 at 5PM
Award Notification: By early November 2023
PAST GRANT ROUND:
Application Opens: December 14, 2022
Deadline: January 17, 2023 at 5PM
Award Notification: By early March 2023
Grants designed to improve the quality of life for Jackson County residents.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations serving Jackson County, Michigan
Grant Amount: $700
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
The Teachers Fund is dedicated to rewarding creative and innovative K-12 classroom educational projects.
Grant Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications
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 criteria.
Grant Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: March 20, 2023 - October 16, 2023
Eligible Applicants: 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, churches and units of government impacting youth mental health in Jackson County, Michigan
Grant Amount: Up to $3,000
Upcoming Grant Round: Application opens Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Deadline: Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5PM
Tackling Systemic Racism
We are accepting grant proposals from any nonprofit organization, community/grassroots organization, coalition, governmental entity, church, school … really any organization seeking funds to dismantle systemic racism in Jackson County, Michigan.
Grant Amount: TBA
Deadline: Not currently accepting applications.