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

June 30, 2026 (Full application deadline for Systems Change grant, 5:00 PM)

Up to $35,000 per grant; one-year grant period.

Supports coalitions collaborating with economically challenged communities in Jackson County, Michigan to address persistent problems through systemic, community-driven solutions.

--- ## Description The Systems Change grant program, offered by the Jackson Community Foundation, is designed to support coalitions of organizations that are authentically collaborating with Jackson County’s most economically challenged communities and neighborhoods. The focus is on fostering durable, systemic change by addressing the community’s most persistent and complex problems. Funded initiatives must align with at least one of the Foundation’s Grantmaking Aims: We Are Healthy, We Reach Our Full Potential, We Live in a Socially Just Community, We Are Safe, and Our Basic Needs Are Met. The program prioritizes collective, community-driven approaches over isolated or one-time projects. --- ## Due Dates - June 30, 2026: Full application deadline for the Systems Change grant (applications due by 5:00 PM) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $35,000 per grant - Grant period: One year --- ## Eligibility - **Applicant Type:** Coalitions of organizations (not single organizations) - **Geographic Focus:** Must be actively collaborating with economically challenged communities and neighborhoods within Jackson County, Michigan - **Eligible Entities:** Coalitions typically include or are led by 501(c)3 nonprofits, governmental agencies, school districts, churches, community groups, or out-of-county organizations serving Jackson County - **Project Focus:** Must address systems change for persistent and complex problems and align with at least one of the Foundation’s Grantmaking Aims --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online portal - [Systems Change Application Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/MIJACKS/application/SystemsChange26) - **Required Materials:** Applicants are encouraged to prepare budget and financial documentation using Foundation templates: - [Program Grant Budget Template](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_d4d81303dd63466baa0be82c51ed017e.xlsx?dn=Copy%20of%202026%20Program%20Grant%20Budget%20Form.xlsx) - [Operational Grant Budget Template](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_8af4ebf0a7304ea2a7e2033819962796.xlsx?dn=Copy%20of%202026%20Operational%20Support%20Grant%20Budget%20Form.xlsx) - [Sample Financials](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_dbf0181e81cc420f9cbdfefb77dc087f.pdf) - **Guidelines:** Review the [Community Needs Endowment Fund Grantmaking Priority, Aims, and Guidelines](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_9c21a9e494fb40d39e2e20835afd7492.pdf) for alignment --- ## Additional Information - **Reporting:** Grantees must submit a report on outcomes and use of funds via the [Grant Report Form](https://form.jotform.com/220325713545046) - **Publicity:** Media and acknowledgment resources are available for successful applicants ([Media List & Press Release Information](https://www.jacksoncf.org/media-release-for-grantees)) - **General Resources:** [General Grant Resources](https://form.jotform.com/220325713545046) --- ## External Links - [Jackson Community Foundation Grants Overview](https://www.jacksoncf.org/grants) - [Named Unrestricted Funds](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_76dde1e103174172af73789bf1491056.pdf) - [2024 All Grants in Alpha Order](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_b2dedc00c9a74890940dfd7c624961e8.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Email | jcf@jacksoncf.org | | Phone | (517) 787-1321 | | Address | 100 S. Jackson Street, Ste. 200, Jackson, Michigan 49201 | ---

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