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Jackson Co. For Jackson. For good. For ever. Why impact investing: JCF recognizes that there are potential projects and programs in our community which would make a positive impact on residents, but where a grant is not the right tool to fund the project. Additionally, there are projects and organizations in our community that may struggle to secure capital from traditional sources, like banks, for a variety of different reasons. Impact investments by JCF are meant to fill capital gaps when projects that will benefit Jackson residents require additional capital and traditional sources of financing may be out of reach. These investments expand the possibilities for how we can use our growing endowment to support Jackson County residents. What is impact investing: Impact investing is an additional way in which the Jackson Community Foundation (JCF) can support important projects and organizations throughout Jackson County. Existing between our grant and scholarship programs and financial investments that support the growth of our endowment, impact investments take money that has historically been invested in the stock market and invest those dollars in local projects and organizations instead. These investments are designed to create a positive social impact for residents in Jackson County while also pursuing a financial return to support and grow foundation initiatives in the long run. Impact Investing Grants & Scholarships Impact Investing Stock Market No financial return expected Market rate financial return expected Basic Criteria: While each impact investment that JCF makes will be different depending on the project, there are a few basic criteria all investment opportunities should follow: Located within Jackson County. Demonstrated alignment with JCF’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Extra credit if the project directly addresses a priority in the Drive Jackson plan and/or the Jackson Collaborative Network’s Shared Measurement Framework . Demonstrated plan for how and when the funds will be paid back, including a return on the investment. Unlike grants, impact investments are expected to be repaid so that funds can be recycled and used for future projects. The Application Process: The application process: Please fill out the contact box below to provide some basic details about your project. If it’s the right fit, Kendall Nash, our Impact Investing Director, will reach out to you to schedule a conversation to talk more about your project. After this initial conversation, we may invite you to fill out a detailed application and enter into our due diligence process, including working with our Impact Investing Committee. If the project gets approved, we will work with the necessary board committees and partners to formalize the deal. Tell us about your project First name* Last name* Company or Organization Email* Phone Clearly describe what type of investment you are interested in: Briefly explain why your organization is requesting this investment, what outcomes you hope to achieve, and how funds will be used if the investment is made: Briefly describe the measurable community impact of this project: Submit

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

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