The Jackson Junior Welfare League (JJWL) of Jackson, Michigan is proud to announce that for our Fiscal Year 2009 we will be offering Mini-Grants to a select group of local, Michigan, Nonprofit Organizations (501c3).  The women of JJWL are honored to be able to present this opportunity to our community and we look forward to helping the many organizations that work hard to maintain the charitable growth and development of Jackson, Michigan.

Jackson Junior Welfare League

Mini-Grant Application

Tier Levels 1, 2, & 3; Postmark by Oct. 25, 2008

Not for Profit Organizations – 501(c)3, ONLY

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:

PO Box 565, Jackson, MI 49204

Please direct questions to:  (517) 780-4640

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2009 Fiscal Year

Eligibility

Applicants must be a Michigan nonprofit organization, servicing Jackson County.  Nonprofit must be a 501(c)3 organization or have a designated fiduciary agent. 

JJWL will not award individuals.   JJWL will give priority to local organizations and programs that benefit the women, children and elderly of Jackson County. 

Past recipients are welcome to apply.

Mini-Grant applications should clearly identify the PURPOSE, RELEVENCE, SIGNIFICANCE, QUALITY and MANAGEMENT of the applicant’s proposal.

Tier Description & Requirements        (all Tiers must supply 501(c)3 determination letter)

   Tier 1 - $250 - $500:  Applicants for Tier 1 are required to submit the Application Cover Sheet.

   Tier 2 - $501 - $2000:  Applicants for Tier 2 are required to submit the Application Cover Sheet, Project Budget & Explanation, list of current Board members, organizations prior year financial report.

   Tier 3 - $2001 - $5000:  Applicants for Tier 3 are required to submit the Application Cover Sheet, Project Budget & Explanation, list of current Board members, organizations financial reports for prior two years, two examples of publicity or program materials.

Application Review

The JJWL Community Projects Committee appointed by the JJWL Board members will review applications.  The Committee will recommend applicants to Board Members for vote, which will proceed to JJWL General Members.  The General Members will vote at the February 2009 meeting on the final applicants to determine Mini-Grant awards.

Grant Cycle

Grant Deadline	Award Notification	Grant Funding	Project Final Report
Postmarked by: October 25, 2008	March 2009	April 2009	April 2010

JJWL Mini-Grant

(2009-2010) Application Cover Sheet

Submit five (5) copies of requested information to: 

PO Box 565, Jackson, MI 49204

Applications postmarked after October 25, 2008, will not be accepted.

(Please type or print)

Name of Organization: __________________________________________________

Program Name:________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________

Primary Contact:_________________________  Phone #______________________ President or Executive Director:__________________________________________

Grant Purpose:_________________________________________________________

Does your organization have current 501(c)3 nonprofit status?  Yes_______

(If not, please do not apply for this grant.  If you are current in your 501(c)3 status, please provide your determination letter.)

Are you applying for?:                       Tier 1              Tier 2              Tier 3 

SUMMARY:  In less than 100 words please describe your request and purpose for funding?

 

 

 

 

X__________________________________              Date:_______________________ Signature of President/Executive Director