Independent Grant

INDEPENDENT GRANT

Supporting the Community Solution

 

MAXIMUM AWARD:       $5,000

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:    Organizations that are designated 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 by the IRS

                                            Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Chapters

The fact that succeeding generations of leaders will inherit the responsibility of solving critical community issues highlights the importance of developing new leadership. Jack and Jill of America Foundation believes that solutions initiated and promoted by the communities they affect have greater long-term value than those created outside the community. The Foundation’s Independent Grant embraces this notion of community self-determination by offering funding for leadership development and training initiatives that a community believes best fit the needs of its youth.

Who Can Apply 501(c)3, 501(c)4, J/J Chapters
Grants Awarded Per Year Varies
Maximum Award $5,000
Impact Priority Youth, Ages 1 – 18
Impact Approach Leadership Skills, Training & Development
Geographic Focus USA & Africa
Application Deadline Received by  December 1st
Award Notification May of Following Year
Funding Period Foundation Fiscal Year: 12 Months
Renewal Deadline Received by December 1st
Maximum Renewals 2
Grant Does Not Fund

(**Will Fund Computer Purchases)

 Scholarships                      Operating Expenses

Capital Costs                     Private Foundations

Equipment**                    Individuals

Staff Salaries/Wages       Endowments

Political Activities             Religious Activities
Copies of Application to Submit 1 Original + I Copy
Required Support Letters (Limit to 4) Community Leader

J/J Chapter President
Send Application To Foundation

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for an Independent Grant, submit a complete application including an Application Coversheet, a proposal, and the required documents specified in the application and proposal instructions.  The complete application must be received by Foundation by December 1.

An application must be submitted. A complete application consists of an Application Coversheet, a proposal, and any required documents by the due date of December 1.

INDEPENDENT GRANT RENEWAL

After the first year of that the grant has expired, this grant may be renewed for up to two (2) additional one-year periods.  For such a renewal to take place, an abbreviated application must be submitted for review and approval.  The abbreviated application consists of an updated Application Coversheet, an updated budget, and a year-end evaluation report and project summary. This application should be 10 pages or less.   The abbreviated application must be received by Foundation by December 1.

Renewal funding is dependent upon availability of funds.

How to Apply

Letters of support from community leaders demonstrating that the proposed program has not only been acknowledged by the local community but has also been adopted as a community solution are critical in the grant renewal review process. Furthermore, proposals under this category must demonstrate that they have planned their project with respect to a community’s overall leadership development and training needs.

Can be demostrated byviewing local official’s websites, i.e. mayor’s office and county council office to see the needs of the local community.

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