Community Grants- Program Development Grants

The Community Foundation of Jackson County offers Program Development Grants to support the creation and expansion of services addressing unmet community needs. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, with eligibility for non-profit organizations and public institutions serving Jackson County residents. Priority is given to projects that significantly impact the community, reach new audiences, and enhance organizational capacity. This initiative aims to foster community development through innovative programs and collaborative efforts.

Community Foundation of Jackson County
With support from our donors, the Foundation is happy to support community projects and programs that create opportunities for Jackson County, its citizens and its communities.
The Foundation funds address a wide variety of needs: human services; health; recreation; education; arts & culture; economic development; and nonprofit capacity building. Annually the Foundation provides grant support through the following Community Grant and Matching Grant Programs.
Funding Priorities
Community Action Grants (CAG) are made in the fields of:  Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Human Services, Recreation, Youth and Family Services, and Community and Economic Development.
The Foundation focuses on: Capital and Equipment Projects, Program Development, Capacity Building, and Operating Support. Eligibility criteria differ based on the type of support requested.
Support the development of new services or programs designed to respond to unmet community needs and the expansion of existing programs to serve new audiences.
Funding Amount
Grant requests will be considered based on the applicant’s service area and on grant funds available. Grants typically range from $1,000 – $10,000.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Grant Funding:To be eligible for a Foundation grant, an applicant must be a private, non-profit organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a public institution, such as a public school or government agency.  The applicant must be located in Jackson County, WV or the program to be funded must serve residents of Jackson County.

Ineligibility

Requests from individuals are not accepted.Generally, Community Grants will not be made for: annual campaigns; endowments; sectarian religious purposes; political purposes or lobbying activities; retiring existing obligations, debts or liabilities; student travel or student participation in meetings, seminars or study exchange programs. Labor and wages are also not generally reimbursed through Foundation grants.Food/beverages are not funded by JCCF, Inc. Grants unless prior approval by the Board of Directors.