The Community Foundation of Jackson County aims to support community projects and programs that enhance opportunities for its residents and communities. This includes a broad spectrum of needs such as human services, health, recreation, education, arts & culture, economic development, and nonprofit capacity building, with an emphasis on improving the quality of life within Jackson County.
The grant program provided by the Community Foundation of Jackson County emphasizes broad goals of enhancing community welfare across various sectors such as Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Human Services, Recreation, Youth and Family Services, and Community and Economic Development. It specifically supports Capital and Equipment Projects, Program Development, Capacity Building, and Operating Support through its Community Grant and Matching Grant Programs. Funding priorities include the support for renovation or construction of facilities, major equipment purchases, and major repairs to facilities, with eligibility criteria varying by the type of support requested.
Funding is prioritized for initiatives that: substantially benefit the individuals and communities the applying entity serves; engage new groups, enhance current services, or address rising demands; bolster the applicant's ability to provide services and fulfill community requirements; demonstrate thorough planning and feasibility; pursue or possess matching funding to secure additional financial support; have scant alternative funding options; are aimed at benefiting the Jackson County area.