[Jackson Community Foundation](https://www.jacksoncf.org)

September 2026 | March 2027

Up to $20,000 per grant; operational grant maximum depends on organizational budget tier.

Supports short-term operational and programmatic needs of nonprofits, schools, and government entities serving Jackson County, Michigan.

--- ## Description The Jackson Community Foundation offers Program & Operational Support Grants to address the immediate operating and programmatic needs of organizations serving Jackson County, Michigan. These grants are intended to provide critical financial support for 501(c)3 nonprofits, school districts, and governmental entities, ensuring they can continue delivering essential services and programs to the community. Funding is available for both general operational expenses and specific program initiatives, with separate application and budget forms for each grant type. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated): Program & Operational Support Grants application deadline - March 2027 (anticipated): Program & Operational Support Grants application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum award:** Up to $20,000 per grant - **Operational Support Grant Tiers:** - Annual budget under $150,000: up to $10,000 - Annual budget $150,000–$500,000: up to $15,000 - Annual budget over $500,000: up to $20,000 - **Program Grants:** Up to $20,000 for programmatic activities Funding is typically for short-term (one-year) support. --- ## Eligibility - 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Jackson County, Michigan - School districts serving Jackson County - Governmental entities serving Jackson County (for programs/goods/services not funded through taxpayer dollars) - Churches (for nonreligious purposes only) Applicants must serve Jackson County residents. Only one application per organization per grant round is permitted. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [Jackson Community Foundation online portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/mijacks). - Separate application and budget forms are required for Program and Operational Support Grants. - Required documentation includes: - Completed grant budget form (specific to grant type) - Last fiscal year-end financial statement, Form 990, or audit - Most recent monthly or quarterly financial statement for the current fiscal year - Applicants must set up a user ID and password in the new grant application system. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are funded through the Community Needs Endowment Fund. - Review the [Community Needs Endowment Fund Grantmaking Priority, Aims, and Guidelines](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_9c21a9e494fb40d39e2e20835afd7492.pdf) before applying. - Only one application per organization is allowed per round. - Both operational and programmatic expenses are eligible, but must be clearly justified in the application. --- ## External Links - [Program & Operational Support Grants Main Page](https://www.jacksoncf.org/grants/program-operational-support-grants) - [Application Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/mijacks) - [Program Grant Budget Form](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_d4d81303dd63466baa0be82c51ed017e.xlsx?dn=Copy%20of%202026%20Program%20Grant%20Budget%20Form.xlsx) - [Operational Grant Budget Form](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_8af4ebf0a7304ea2a7e2033819962796.xlsx?dn=Copy%20of%202026%20Operational%20Support%20Grant%20Budget%20Form.xlsx) - [Sample Financial Statement](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_dbf0181e81cc420f9cbdfefb77dc087f.pdf) - [FAQs](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_bb44a8b4a5fd46039146c9aca0c99a5c.pdf) - [GOapply User Guide](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_318a02cef6464a59957b47f5f1d0b611.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------| | Stephanie Schiro, Grant Program Director | sschiro@jacksoncf.org | (517) 787-1321 | | General Inquiries | jcf@jacksoncf.org | (517) 787-1321 |

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