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Support local initiatives with the Jackson Strong Fund. Explore scholarship and grant opportunities through the Jackson Community Foundation in Jackson, MI. JACKSON STR NG Supporting JACKSON COUNTY Michigan OVERVIEW The Jackson Strong Fund will provide financial resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by future disasters in Jackson County, Michigan. The Jackson Strong Fund grants will align with the Jackson Community Foundation’s four-phase approach to disaster response : risk reduction and disaster readiness, rapid relief and response, recovery and stabilization, and rebuilding resilience. Click for PDF Flyer DONATE TO JACKSON STRONG JACKSON STRONG FAQ'S APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS 1st Responder Agencies such as fire departments, police departments, county sheriff, and the Jackson County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in Jackson County Churches directly involved in response and support School Districts directly involved in response and support Grass-roots neighborhood organizations directly involved in response and support Non-governmental organizations, and those nonprofits without their own 501(c)(3) designation, may be required to collaborate with a “fiscal sponsor” that is a unit of government or a 501(c)(3) organization In the immediate aftermath of a formally-declared disaster, individuals directly impacted by the disaster may seek financial support through our Application page. APPLICATION PROCESS Click here for more information and to access the applications. Only complete applications will be accepted. The application has fillable boxes with limited space. Please be sure your text fits the space provided as reviewers will not be able to read beyond it. If need be, you may attach additional pages. WHO & WHAT DETERMINES A DISASTER? A disaster is an event, natural or man-made or economic, which causes death and/or destruction on a scale that overwhelms the ability of the community’s resources to maintain stability, save lives and preserve property. The disaster may or may not receive a county, state or federal disaster declaration, but may also be determined by the Jackson Community Foundation. The Foundation’s Disaster Responses should be initiated if there is: Significant loss of life, injury, or displacement Significant impact on community members and/or property and assets Significant impact on a community’s capacity to respond THE FOUNDATION'S DISASTER RESPONSE COMMITTEE In the event of a disaster somewhere in Jackson County, the Jackson Community Foundation shall create a task force or committee, which will have responsibility for all funding decisions to both responding organizations and the individuals impacted by the disaster. The task force for any individual disaster shall be composed of; 2 - 3 Community Foundation staff. 2 - 3 Members of the Foundation’s Executive Committee and/or Board. Jackson County’s Director of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and/or their designee. 3 - 5 members of the community directly impacted by the disaster, including but not limited to local 1st responders and/or local government.

Build your legacy today! Support local non-profit organizations and explore scholarship and grant opportunities with the Jackson Community Foundation in Jackson, MI. CREATE YOUR FUND CREATE YOUR LEGACY Our Funds are tailored to you and what you wish to accomplish. We have options from having no involvement at all to more hands-on involvement in grantmaking. It's your choice. And whatever you choose, ALL funds provide the opportunity to create a lasting legacy that carries on your name or the name of a loved one. FUND OPTIONS GIVING WORKSHEET DO YOU WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR GIVING WHILE MULTIPLYING YOUR IMPACT? Consider the Community Needs Fund. COMMUNITY NEEDS FUND DID YOU KNOW THERE IS AN OPTION TO RETAIN YOUR INVESTMENT ADVISOR? Gifts of $250,000 or more may qualify for an Individually Managed Fund allowing you to keep your investment advisor while getting the tax advantages and resources at a community foundation. Please refer to our Individually Managed Funds Policy. If you have any questions, we would be happy to set up a personal meeting. Please call the office or email us today! SIX EASY STEPS TO START YOUR FUND AND LEGACY TODAY! 1. Choose your fund name 2. Choose your fund purpose 3. Select which type of fund 4. Sign a fund agreement describing your charitable intent 5. Make a gift of cash, securities, etc. to establish a fund or provide a gift through a bequest 6. Watch you fund grow by investment and additional contributions CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE NEW FUND RESOURCES INVESTMENT ADVISORS Your Partner in Philanthropy Carter Wickwire Society First Codicil Community vs. Private foundations Endowment Fund Policies Donor Advised Brochure Investment Policy Bequest Form COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS RESOURCES Planned Giving Guide Tax Planning Issues Charitable Contributions LEGAL DOCUMENTS Articles of Incorporation Bylaws THE CARTER WICKWIRE SOCIETY CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE JCF was founded in 1948 with two special gifts. During World War II, the families of Lt. John L. Carter and Pfc. John Gilbert Wickwire donated proceeds from the life insurance policies in the name of their sons, both of whom lost their lives in battle, to ultimately form the Jackson Community Foundation. The Carter and Wickwire families understood the importance of planning for the future and creating a legacy for their families. By naming the Jackson Community Foundation in your will, you can join a distinctive list of individuals and families who are doing the same. Learn more here THANK YOU MEMBERS Matthew D. and Sharon A. Augustine Jody Bacon Mary Baird Jackie and Jerry Booth Carole Briggs and John Briggs John and Lisa Butterfield Susan Diebold Georgia and Travis Fojtasek Jim and Joyce Grace Mr. Richard Allen Iverson Mary Theresa Mills Family R. Dale Moretz Monica Moser and Steven Trosin Chad Noble Hendrik Schuur Drs. James P. and Wendelyn A. Serino Richard Sigers Al Spiess, Jr. Sandra Svoboda Ric Walton Carlene Walz Lefere Lisa Gaynier and Hap LaRoe

Discover grant opportunities and scholarship options for local non-profit organizations through the Jackson Community Foundation in Jackson, MI. 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. This grant is funded by the Community Needs Endowment Fund. 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 Gra nt Bu dget Form Sample Program Grant Application 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. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT: T he Operational Support Grant was created to address the operational needs of nonprofit organizations. Operational Grant Amounts: Nonprofits with an annual budget under $150,000 may apply for up to $10,000. Nonprofits with an annual budget between $150,000 and $500,000 may apply for up to $15, 000. Nonprofits with an annual budget over $500,000 may apply for up to $20,000. Operational Support Grant Budget Form Sample Oper ational Support Grant Application OR APPLICATION: Program & Operational Support Grants ***Please note we are using a new grant application system. You will be required to set up a user ID and password. Upon login, look under the opportunities tab to access both applications.*** Grant Information and Resources GRANT ROUND 1: Application Opens: Mid-February 2025 Deadline: March 3rd at 5PM Award Notification: By early June 2025 GRANT ROUND 2: Application Opens: Mid-July 2025 Deadline: September 8th at 5PM Award Notification: By early November 2025 General Grant Application Documentation: Whether reques ting a Program Grant or Operational Support Grant, applicants need to up load: Completed JCF Grant Budget Form. Last fiscal year-end financial statement, Form 990, or audit. This fiscal year's most recent monthly or quarterly financial statement. Community Needs Endowment Fund Grantmaking Priority, Aims and Guidelines FAQs Contact Stephanie Schiro, Grant Program Director at 517-787-1321 or sschiro@jacksoncf.org GOapply user guide

Stay updated on grant opportunities and community endowment funds for local non-profit organizations in Jackson, MI, with our media release for grantees. Grantee Forms & Information Press Release Press releases are a great way to share news about the grant with our community. Please email a press release announcing your grant and your upcoming work to local media. Choose at least one organization from the list that is most relevant to your organization. When sending the release to your local media contacts, we recommend including it in the body of the email instead of as an attachment. Social Media - Spread the Good News! We'd want to publicize your work! If your organization uses Facebook: 1. Like us on Facebook 2. Post your media release and any photos on your page and tag us in your message by adding @jacksoncommunityfoundation. 3. We will then share it on page as well. If your organization does not use social media, now is a great time to consider jumping on board and sharing news with your network! Pictures We love photos! We encourage you to submit photographs to the Foundation that tell the story of how your grant provided for the community. These photos may be used on our website, in annual reports and other appropriate publications which will further publicize the good work of your organization. We welcome digital (preferably high-resolution) or hard copy (which we can scan and send back to you). By sending us a picture, the Foundation will assume you have received permission for use of the photograph for marketing purposes. Logo If you would like to feature our logo on print or online materials relating to your grant, we would be happy to provide you with a high-resolution file. Please contact our Marketing & Communicatons Director, Lisa McDaniel, at lmcdaniel@jacksoncf.org . Include a note briefly describing the materials and how you plan to feature the logo, and she will send you the file Media List

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