Jefferson Community Foundation Grant

Jefferson Community Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Jefferson Community Foundation
Amount: US $250 - US $5,000
Last Updated: February 15, 2026

Summary

The Jefferson Community Foundation Grant supports not-for-profit initiatives aimed at benefiting the Jefferson School District community. It funds projects that are educational, cultural, charitable, or innovative, with a focus on addressing community needs. Grants are awarded biannually, and applicants must be tax-exempt organizations serving the public. This fund aims to enhance the community's future by supporting meaningful projects within a one-year timeframe.

Overview

Jefferson Community Foundation Fund This unrestricted fund is the backbone of the Jefferson Community Foundation. It’s designed so that its resources can be used to create the maximum community benefit. It represents the spirit of the Foundation. It’s the entire community giving back to secure the future. The JCF will consider grant requests from organizations serving the Jefferson Community that are in the range of $250 to $5,000. Community Grant applications will be evaluated by a small committee of Board Members and then brought to the entire JCF Board of Directors for final approval. The foundation board hopes to grow the Greater Jefferson Fund so that it can make more meaningful donations in future years. Your generosity to this fund allows helps community advocates support programs that create a stronger future for the Jefferson area. Grant Grant applicants must be not-for-profit, tax exempt and serve a public purpose. Applications are accepted twice a year. Purposes for which funds may be requested: Projects should be for educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent purposes that will benefit and improve the Jefferson School District community.Projects should be creative, innovative and address community needs.Projects are expected to be accomplished within a specific period of time, generally not more than one year

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be not-for-profit, tax exempt and serve a public purpose.The grant request application must be approved and signed by a supervisor, when applicable. For example, a request involving the School District or its students must be approved by a building principal or the District Administrator. Requests from city departments must be approved and signed by the City Administrator.

Ineligibility

The Foundation typically does not award grants:To support the operating or ongoing expenses of organizationsTo pay wages or salariesIn response to annual drives, to eliminate previously incurred deficits or expenses or for debt retirementTo endowment fundsFor sectarian purposesTo individuals, other than through awards or pre-established scholarship fundsFor lobbying, partisan political purposes or campaigns