As a part of our 2020 Juneteenth Commitment, CT3 is awarding up to $100,000 in grant dollars to organizations that are located in the Jackson, Mississippi area and engage Jackson Public School students. The purpose of the award(s) is to support non-profit organization(s) that elevate and celebrate the student voices in JPS. Grant(s) will be awarded to organizations with clear vision and purpose for supporting the students in JPS.
We encourage any not-for-profit organization serving Jackson Public Schools that works to directly celebrate and elevate student voice to apply for a grant of $10,000 – $50,000. While not limited to, elevating and celebrating student voice might come through writing, the arts, spoken word, debate, etc.
Application Released | Nov. 1, 2021 |
Applications Due | Dec. 10, 2021 |
Applications Reviewed | Week of Dec. 13, 2021 |
Additional Requests Made of Applicants (if necessary) |
By Dec. 15, 2021 |
Additional Requests Submitted | Jan. 5, 2022 |
Final Review | Week of Jan. 10, 2022 |
Awards Announced (in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday) | Jan. 17, 2022 |
Funds Made Available | Feb. 1, 2021 |