College Prep Grants

The Jack and Jill of America Foundation offers College Prep Grants aimed at enhancing college readiness for African American children. These grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to building a pipeline of talent. Eligible applicants include public agencies and organizations aligned with the Foundation's mission. The funding excludes scholarships, operational costs, and individual applicants, focusing solely on direct program implementation costs.

The grant is offered to 501(c)(3) Organizations/Agencies who create or build and prepare a pipeline of talent for overall college readiness.

Eligibility

The Jack and Jill of America Foundation grants are awarded to organizations that align with our mission and fit our funding priorities.Eligible organizations for our independent grants include:501(c)(3)sthose with a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designationthose that are public agencies, including school districts

Ineligibility

Summary of what the Foundation grant DOES NOT FUND:​Scholarships and/or Operating Expenses for the organization are not funded, only costs associated with implementing the grant-funded program are funded.Capital Costs are not funded.Private Foundations, Sorority/Fraternity Foundations are not funded.Office equipment, general office supplies are not funded. Technology specific to the Program is funded.Individuals are not funded, only organizations.Staff Salaries/Wages are not funded. Consultant fees are funded.Endowments are not funded.Political Activities are not funded.Religious Activities are not funded.