The Jay Focus Group, making the world a better place
A Different Time Requires A Different Look At How we can Help Others.
How we help.....
There really is no reason to wait when it comes to doing a good deed.
Discover some of the great programs and initiatives we lead at Jay Focus Group, and see how you can help make a difference in the lives of people in the community.
Grants & Scholarships
Annual Summer Camp Scholarship program sends a student(s) from Orleans County
to Summer Camp for a Week! Helping to create a Memory which will last a Lifetime!
Home Schooled invited to apply. Since the inception of the Summer Camp grant program
we have given out on average $1500 a year giving 4 to 6 children each year a chance of a lifetime.
2021 Summer Day Camp Scholarship application due May 1, 2021
Community Service Continuing Education Scholarships
for Orleans County Seniors
The Jay Focus Group Community Service Scholarship provides funding to a high school senior from Orleans County an opportunity to enhance their future through continued education with a scholarship to assist with educational costs.
On average $1500 per year is allocated and awarded to students in Orleans County.
An up to $500 scholarship(s) will be offered per calendar year, and requires previous community service involvement. Home schooled invited to apply. Due date April 20, 2021 - Winner(s) announced May 3, 2021
There are many benefits from participating in community service, including:
Meeting new friends
Strengthening college applications and a resume
Providing work experience
Building good character through helping others
Improving your neighborhood, community, and world
Providing personal growth
Discovering talents and abilities one may not be aware of
Click on Application
Grants on request!
contact us with a request for a Grant of up to $500
for your 501 (c)3 Non Profit Organization or School located in Orleans County.
On average we allocate and distribute $2000 a year in grants to schools and non profits in Orleans County
School examples: School Travel / Outings, Music Programs, Sports Equipment etc.
Example: During the 2020 Covid Pandemic we purchased 4 picnic tables
for the Jay/Westfield Elementary School for outdoor learning.
Non Profit examples: Rent, equipment, a special one time need
Two Rounds : Jan 1, due April 1, Awarded April 15 June 1, due Sept 1, Awarded Sept 15
Siskin Coutts
Raised Jay Camp
Circus Smirkus
Grant Application for Non Profits & Schools in Orleans County
Summer Camp Scholarships for
Orleans County Students
Elementary thru High School
The Jay Focus Group is proud to announce our 1st round 2021 Grant to a Non Profit and/or School located in Orleans County.
St. Paul's Elementary School in Barton will receive $500 towards a much needed weatherization project for two classrooms.