Take note that the September 2026 deadline has been removed, leaving March 2027 as the primary anticipated due date. If you are an out-of-county organization, you are now explicitly eligible to apply as long as your services directly benefit Jackson County residents. When preparing your submission, make sure to use the newly updated 2026 budget forms and review the added sample financials document.
Funder: Jackson Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Program & Operational Support Grants application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant; operational support requests capped by organization size (see below); typically for a 12-month period.
Summary: Supports short-term operating and programmatic needs of nonprofits, school districts, and government entities serving Jackson County, Michigan.