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“I think I could turn and live with the animals, they are so placid and self-contained; I stand and look at them long and long. They do not sweat and whine about their condition.” – Walt Whitman (writer)

Grants & Guidelines

The Jackie L. Michael Foundation has been established so it can make grants to organizations.  From time to time, we may entertain proposals  for grants addressing specific Foundation programs or projects relating to animals

JACKIE L. MICHAEL FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM SUMMARY
Federal regulations mandate that our grants go only to 501(c)(3) public charities. In following Jackie L Michael’s vision of helping animals, our grant committee approves grants that benefit animals and may also demonstrate a significant human element. Essentially, our grants are focused on helping animals and the people who love them, usually in a manner that helps the animals as directly as possible.

STEP BY STEP OUR GRANTMAKING PROCESS

  1. Contact grant program staff for a pre-grant meeting by calling 765-896 8882 or 765-748-6787.
  2. Follow the short grant submission guidelines and make sure all components are included in the proposal.
  3. Submit grant proposal via email @jlm4animals.com or mail to: Jackie L. Michael Foundation
    1715 N Tillotson Ave
    Muncie, IN 47304
  4. Applicant will be contacted with approval or denial decision within 30 days of grant submission.
  5. Let us know how your grant reward affected your program or effort for animal well-being. When possible, a site visit is preferred by the program staff. Site visits are a great opportunity for the Foundation to connect with our mission and support in a hands-on way.

GRANT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  1. A short project summary.
  2. The mission or purpose of your project.
  3. A definition of the need your project intends to meet.
  4. The targeted population for your project.
  5. Expected results
  6. Timetable for your project and implementation plan
  7. Budget overview – how will the money be used.
  8. Signature, title, and email or mail it back.

Scholarships

The Bearcat Boss 2024 Scholarship

Jackie was a class of 1969 Bearcat alum! She furthered her education and launched her dream; to own her own business. She was a highly respected and successful Boss of the largest proprietary home care business in the state of Indiana. Her success built her legacy, establishing “The Jackie L. Michael Foundation.” JLMF celebrates her life and passion for animals. Our mission is “Promoting The Betterment Of Animals Through Activism, Caring and Education.”

The “Bearcat Boss” scholarship seeks to support a Muncie Central High School graduating senior with entrepreneurial dreams who is achieving success to pay it forward to promote the growth of good in the world.

  • Scholarship Award: $2,500.00
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Qualifying Applicant: Graduating Senior, class of 2025.
  • Application: Essay, 500-1,000 words

Tell us about yourself and your dream of owning your own business. What type of business do you desire to build, and what kind of Boss do you think it takes to run a successful business? How will you use your role as a “Bearcat Boss” to successfully pay it forward like Jackie?

Email your essay to angie@jlm4animals.org / Attn: Angie Vaszari-Evans

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 2025. Recipient will be honored and awarded at the MCHS Senior Award Ceremony or in person at the Jackie L. Michael Foundation.

GO BEARCAT BOSS!

Angie Vaszari-Evans (left) and Nora Quirk (right), the first recipient of the Bearcat Boss Award.

I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive.

Gilda Radner (comedienne)

Mission
Promoting the betterment of animals through activism, caring, education and collaboration. 

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Have an animal oriented question?  Join our Facebook Group and ask it. Our Foundation leaders will assist in finding an answer.