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

March 2027 (full application deadline, projected)

Up to $20,000 per award; amount varies by applicant's annual budget; 12-month grant period

Provides operational and program support to 501(c)3 nonprofits, school districts, and governmental entities serving Jackson County, Michigan.

Grant amounts are tiered by organization budget size; see eligibility for details.

--- ## Description The Program & Operational Support Grants from the Jackson Community Foundation are designed to help eligible organizations meet short-term operational needs and fund impactful programs that benefit Jackson County, Michigan. These grants support essential services, organizational stability, and programmatic innovation for local nonprofits, school districts, and governmental entities. Funding is available for both general operating expenses and specific program costs, with a focus on sustaining community benefit and advancing the foundation’s mission. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated full 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. - Actual maximum depends on applicant's annual budget: - 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 - Grant period: 12 months --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations located in or serving Jackson County, Michigan - School districts serving Jackson County - Governmental entities serving Jackson County Additional notes: - Program grants must support programs, goods, or services not typically funded through taxpayer dollars. - Operational support is available only to 501(c)3 nonprofits. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Jackson Community Foundation grants portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/mijacks/identity/account/login). - Required materials typically include: - Completed application form - Program or operational budget (use provided templates) - Most recent financial statements - Budget templates and sample financials are available on the [grant resources page](https://www.jacksoncf.org/grants/community-building-grants). - Applicants should ensure their proposed activities align with the foundation’s focus on supporting Jackson County and advancing community benefit. --- ## Additional Information - Grant amounts are tiered based on the applicant’s annual operating budget. - Only one application per organization per cycle is typically allowed. - Funding is competitive and contingent on available resources. - Both programmatic and operational expenses can be requested, but must be clearly justified and aligned with community needs. --- ## External Links - [Jackson Community Foundation Grants Page](https://www.jacksoncf.org/grants/community-building-grants) - [Operational Support Grant Budget Form (Excel)](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_8af4ebf0a7304ea2a7e2033819962796.xlsx?dn=Copy%20of%202026%20Operational%20Support%20Grant%20Budget%20Form.xlsx) - [Program Support Grant Budget Form (Excel)](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_d4d81303dd63466baa0be82c51ed017e.xlsx?dn=Copy%20of%202026%20Program%20Grant%20Budget%20Form.xlsx) - [Sample Financials (PDF)](https://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_dbf0181e81cc420f9cbdfefb77dc087f.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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