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

September 2026 (Round 2) | March 2027 (Round 1)

Up to $20,000 per grant; operational support capped by nonprofit budget size; one application per round.

Supports Jackson County nonprofits, schools, and public entities with short-term operating and programmatic expenses to strengthen organizational capacity.

--- ## Description The Program & Operational Support Grants from the Jackson Community Foundation provide financial support to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, and governmental entities serving Jackson County, Michigan. These grants are designed to cover both short-term operating needs and programmatic expenses, enhancing the sustainability and capacity of local organizations to better serve the community and address pressing needs. Funding is available for both general operating support (for nonprofits) and specific program costs (for nonprofits, schools, and government units). --- ## Due Dates - **September 2026 (anticipated/projected):** Program & Operational Support Grants – Round 2 full application deadline - **March 2027 (anticipated/projected):** Program & Operational Support Grants – Round 1 full application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Program Grants:** Up to $20,000 per application for programs benefiting Jackson County residents. - **Operational Support Grants:** - Nonprofits with annual budgets under $150,000: up to $10,000 - Budgets between $150,000 and $500,000: up to $15,000 - Budgets over $500,000: up to $20,000 - **One application per organization per round.** --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations located in or serving Jackson County, MI - School districts and governmental entities (for program grants, only for programs, goods, or services not funded through taxpayer dollars) - Churches (for nonreligious purposes) - **Program Grants:** For programmatic costs directly benefiting Jackson County residents - **Operational Support Grants:** For short-term operating needs of eligible nonprofits --- ## Application Process - **Application portal:** [Apply online through GOapply](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/mijacks) - **Required materials:** - Completed JCF Grant Budget Form (choose either Program or Operational Support form as appropriate) - Last fiscal year-end financial statement, IRS Form 990, or audit report - Most recent monthly or quarterly financial statement for the current fiscal year - **Instructions:** Applicants must set up a user ID and password in the new grant application system; only one application per round is permitted. - **Resources:** - [Program Grant Budget Form](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_d4d81303dd63466baa0be82c51ed017e.xlsx?dn=Copy%20of%202026%20Program%20Grant%20Budget%20Form.xlsx) - [Operational Support Grant Budget Form](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_8af4ebf0a7304ea2a7e2033819962796.xlsx?dn=Copy%20of%202026%20Operational%20Support%20Grant%20Budget%20Form.xlsx) - [Sample Program Grant Application (PDF)](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_86bd0886ac314131b9e86ca5b8b09190.pdf) - [Sample Operational Support Application (PDF)](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_e68bd4e1e64e4ad29cdf68f7ebfcdcba.pdf) - [GOapply user guide](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_318a02cef6464a59957b47f5f1d0b611.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - Only one application per organization per round is permitted. - Separate budget forms and applications are required for program vs. operational support grants. - Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the [Community Needs Endowment Fund Grantmaking Priority, Aims and Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_3007855696b64f4b89e8f11102cb6e52.pdf) before applying. --- ## External Links - [Jackson Community Foundation Grants Page](https://www.jacksoncf.org/grants/community-building-grants) - [Community Impact Program & Operational Support Grants Info](https://www.jacksoncf.org/community-impact-grant) - [Application Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/mijacks) - [FAQs](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_bb44a8b4a5fd46039146c9aca0c99a5c.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------| | Stephanie Schiro, Grant Program Director | sschiro@jacksoncf.org | (517) 787-1321 | | Jackson Community Foundation (general) | jcf@jacksoncf.org | (517) 787-1321 |

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