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.
GRANT ROUND 1:
Application Opens: Mid-February 2024
Deadline: April 8th at 5PM
Award Notification: By early June 2024
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GRANT ROUND 2:
Application Opens: Mid-July 2024
Deadline: September 9th at 5PM
Award Notification: By early November 2024
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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 $500
Deadline: Summer-Fall Sport Programs: April 8th at 5PM
Winter-Spring Sport Programs: November 4th at 5PM
The Teachers Fund is dedicated to rewarding creative and innovative K-12 classroom educational projects.
Grant Amount: Up to $3,000
Grant Opens: Opens March 11, 2024
Deadline: July 8th at 5PM
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
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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.
​Deadline: Applications accepted from March 4th through September 30th, 2024
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
Deadline: Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5PM
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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: TBA
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Does your nonprofit organization have a great idea? If so, the "I Love My Community Endowment Fund" wants to hear all about it!
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Grant Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: TBA
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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: TBA
Deadline: TBA