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James L. and Mary L. Geisman Future Leadership Foundation The Scholarship's purpose is to support future leaders by easing a portion of their financial burden and enabling access to a strong educational foundation. Scholarship Eligibility Requirement: Proof of acceptance to an accredited two-year or four-year college/university, a trade school, or a certificate program (i.e. EMT, phlebotomy, etc.). Level of study includes ninth grade students and above who plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college/university, a trade school, or a certificate program. Who Can Apply: Ninth Grade student or above Graduating Senior Home-school student Returning Adult Residency: Requirement for applicants to be a resident within a 50-mile radius of the center of Jackson. Scholarship Criteria: (Criteria must be objective, non-discriminatory, and reasonably related to the purpose of the scholarship) 2.0 GPA or higher Full or Part-time Documentation of current program balance owed, after any additional aid is applied. Scholarship Award Amount: Maximum award $2,500. Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic related costs. Scholarship Renewal: Scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply for potential renewal for a maximum of four (4) times or up to 50% of the original course cost. Scholarship Awards: Scholarship checks will be sent directly to the institute of higher education or to the trade school. TRADES APPLICATION

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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

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.