Communities in Action Grant Program

From Jackson Community Foundation

The Jackson Community Foundation aims to encourage youth as philanthropists and to build enduring funds addressing youth-related needs in each community. Inspired by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, it focuses on nurturing philanthropic leadership among youth and supporting initiatives benefiting Jackson County's younger population.

Type of Support

Overview

This grant is aimed at supporting grassroots, community-based organizations, and neighborhood groups in Jackson County. The goal is to empower residents to come together to make meaningful improvements in their local blocks, neighborhoods, or communities. This includes encouraging active participation and collective action among community members to address local issues and enhance the quality of life within their communities.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
MI (Jackson County)
Organization Type
Grassroots organizations
Community-based organizations
Neighborhood groups
Other
  • Have a specific connection to a city block, neighborhood, park, or rural community
  • Perform most of their work with little or no paid staff
  • Operate with a small budget or limited resources
  • Might be temporary
  • Might be focused on a single issue or task
  • Aim to strengthen and build community by bringing together people typically separated by barriers such as race, economic status, disability, age, etc.
  • Focus on benefiting populations that have historically had challenges accessing resources, particularly people of color and children in poverty
  • Support community-building events that enhance community pride and identity
not specified

Submission

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