City of Jackson Non-Profit General Appropriation Grant

The City of Jackson Non-Profit General Appropriation Grant is an annual funding opportunity administered by the City of Jackson, Tennessee. This initiative is a long-standing effort by the city to support and partner with local nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Jackson. Rooted in the city’s commitment to community development and improving quality of life, this grant program seeks to allocate municipal funds strategically and transparently through a competitive application process. Funding decisions are tied to the city’s annual budget cycle and are ultimately subject to approval by the Jackson City Council. Eligible organizations include nonprofits that provide public-benefit services and programs within the geographic boundaries of Jackson, Tennessee. The grant aims to support a range of initiatives that align with the City’s priorities in service delivery, public health, youth development, community wellness, or any other impactful program that enhances the lives of Jackson residents. As funding is limited and competitive, only those organizations that present clear, strategic, and evidence-based proposals demonstrating meaningful community impact are likely to receive funding. Applicants are required to complete a standardized application form and submit accompanying documentation by email no later than March 15, 2026. Required attachments include the filled PDF application, fiscal year financials, operating budget, and IRS Form 990. All documents must be clearly named following the city’s specific file naming conventions. Submissions must be emailed to both [email protected] and [email protected] using a subject line that includes the nonprofit’s name and the grant year. Applications are reviewed as part of the City’s broader annual budget development process. The Mayor and City Council consider these submissions as part of their deliberations in finalizing allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. Funding awards are thus contingent on final budget passage, and award notifications are expected after that process concludes. There is no stated performance period in the provided materials, but the funds are clearly tied to the fiscal year following the March deadline, suggesting a roughly July-to-June timeline, which matches typical municipal budget cycles. There is no pre-application requirement such as a Letter of Intent or concept paper, nor are there any references to recurring or multi-year funding commitments. Each funding year appears to stand independently, with no indication of automatic renewal. Furthermore, while the funder does not provide exhaustive criteria for evaluation, the language emphasizes strategic impact, transparency, and stewardship of public funds, which implies that factors such as measurable community benefit and financial accountability will be important in the review process. The grant information and downloadable application form can be accessed via the City of Jackson’s official website under the “How Do I?” section. No additional portals or third-party platforms are used for submission. The latest version of the application packet is hosted as a publicly accessible PDF.