Grant Tools

The links below may be helpful.  They lead to external organizations not part of the Jackson County Data Network.  In addition, the Jackson District Library has many print resources available during hours of operation.

Don't forget: the Jackson County Data Network Help Desk now has the Foundation Directory Online available for use by appointment in the Carnegie Library's Reference Room.

FUNDERS

• Consumers Energy Foundation

Year-End Release

• Jackson Community Foundation

Asset Growth Analysis

2009 3Q Report

• James A. & Faith Knight Foundation

• Michigan Humanities Council grants

• Sigmund Foundation

• Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation

• United Way of Jackson County

• Weatherwax Foundation

RESOURCES/TOOLS

• The Center for Nonprofits

• Charity Channel Subscription only

• Community Grants.org  Certain area foundations require registration with this website for application consideration.

• The Foundation Directory Online is available at the help desk.The Foundation Center says Ask Us!  Instant messaging is available during prime hours, as well as email.

• Grants.gov  Free
  

• Guidestar  Free for basic information, more with a subscription
  

• Jackson Community College Foundation

• Michigan Nonprofit Association

• Nonprofit Finance Fund

• Nonprofit Network     (formerly the Jackson Nonprofit Support Center)
  • Assessment of Recession Risk and Preparedness for Nonprofit Organizations

• Starting a Nonprofit

NOTE:  At a workshop, a local grant funder cited the 2005 Community Needs Assessment as one basis for determining critical area needs.  Please click on the blue highlighted phrase to view the assessment. We also have the 2008 and 2010 assessments:

Community Needs Assessments. 2010. 2008.  Community Action Agency.

REPORTS

Economic Benefits of Michigan’s Nonprofit Sector. 2009. Michigan Nonprofit Association.