Program & Operational Support Grants
Jackson Community Foundation grants support Jackson County nonprofits with flexible funding for essential operations or impactful programs advancing community priorities.
Funder: Jackson Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Round 2) | March 2027 (Round 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant; operational grants scaled by org budget ($10,000–$20,000); one application per round.
Summary: Supports Jackson County nonprofits and agencies with short-term operational or programmatic funding to sustain essential services and community impact.
Key Information: Only one application (either program or operational) per organization per round.
Description
The Jackson Community Foundation’s Program & Operational Support Grants provide flexible funding to help 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, and governmental entities serving Jackson County, Michigan, meet immediate operational or programmatic needs. The grants are designed to stabilize essential operations and enable impactful programs that advance the foundation’s priorities, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. Funding is available through two separate application tracks—program support and operational support—each with its own requirements and budget form. Only one application per organization is permitted per grant round.
