A division of the Jackson County 21st Century Council
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GRANTS THAT IMPACT
TURNING COMMUNITY INVESTMENT INTO OPPORTUNITY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
At IMPACT Learning Center, grant funding helps turn ideas into action.
Each grant awarded to IMPACT supports our mission to provide educational opportunities that support and empower productive citizens in Jackson County, Alabama. From workforce development and digital access to civic engagement, family learning, student enrichment, and community-centered programming, these investments allow IMPACT to meet real needs and create meaningful opportunities for the people we serve.
We are grateful for the organizations and partners who believe in the work happening here in Jackson County.
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Thrive Regional Partnership Grant
Award Amount: $7,500
Program Supported: IMPACT Works: Grow Jackson County
IMPACT Learning Center was awarded a $7,500 grant from Thrive Regional Partnership to help support the IMPACT Works: Grow Jackson County initiative.
This funding helped strengthen IMPACT’s workforce development efforts by supporting programs focused on digital access, career readiness, skill-building, and educational pathways for Jackson County citizens. Through IMPACT Works, participants are connected with opportunities such as Grow with Google Career Certificate scholarships, free technology classes, workforce preparation, and other resources designed to help them gain confidence and move forward.
Thrive Regional Partnership works across the tri-state Greater Chattanooga region to inspire responsible growth, convene partners, and support communities as they grow in industry, prosperity, and population while preserving local character. Thrive’s footprint includes 16 counties across northeast Alabama, northwest Georgia, and southeast Tennessee.
Because of this support, IMPACT is better equipped to help Jackson County citizens build the skills, confidence, and credentials needed for today’s workforce.
Thrive Civic Experiment Grant
Award Amount: $7,500
Program Supported: The Summer of IMPACT
IMPACT Learning Center was also selected as a recipient of a $7,500 Thrive Civic Experiment Grant to support The Summer of IMPACT.
The Civic Experiments grant program, supported by Thrive Regional Partnership and the Trust for Civic Life, was designed to help local groups and grassroots projects spark connection, collaboration, problem-solving, and civic engagement across the tri-state Greater Chattanooga region. Thrive received 85 applications from organizations in 14 counties, totaling more than $1.28 million in funding requests, and selected recipients through a competitive review process.
Through this grant, The Summer of IMPACT will offer student-led educational opportunities for community members of all ages in Jackson County. From creative writing and crafting to hands-on learning and shared experiences, the program is designed to encourage intergenerational connection, community participation, and meaningful opportunities for citizens to learn from and with one another. Thrive’s announcement specifically recognized The Summer of IMPACT as a project led by IMPACT Learning Center to offer student-led education for community members of all ages in Jackson County.
This grant helps IMPACT create a welcoming space where learning, creativity, and community connection come together.
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The United Givers of Jackson County supports IMPACT Learning annually through their grant process for Jackson County agencies. During 2024-2025 IMPACT recieved $12,000.
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IMPACT was able to present Liberty Learning a check to help fund the 7th Grade American Character Program in schools throughout Jackson County thanks to a grant from Cadence Bank. Students will be able to learn about American figures who were servant leaders in our country and participate in service learning projects benefiting their community. Thank you for your investment in Jackson County's future!
