Now Accepting Submissions for the 2026 Industry Fund Grant
The JCK Industry Fund is now accepting submissions for 2026 grant funding through Friday, November 14, 2025. We encourage non-for-profit organizations looking to benefit the jewelry industry and play an integral role in the future to apply!
About the Fund
The mission of the JCK Industry Fund is to support the jewelry industry’s long-term success and growth by providing grant funding to impactful organizations with the vision and programming to drive sustainable improvements across the industry.
Since its inception in 1997, the JCK Industry Fund has provided over $7 million toward program grants to support the health and success of the jewelry industry at large. In 2025, the JCK Industry Fund contributed over $300,000 in grants finding towards 10 deserving organizations, each dedicated to various causes such as security, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), cultivating a sustainable industry workforce and ensuring environmental preservation in mining regions across the globe.
The JCK Industry Fund’s Advisory Committee is made up of passionate, senior leaders from JCK and various categories within the industry.
The Committee
Sarin Bachmann – Group Vice President, RX Jewelry Portfolio
John Green – President & CEO, Lux Bond & Green
Michael Lerche – President, Goldstar Jewellery LLC
Eddie LeVian – CEO, Le Vian
Roger Forman – President, Marathon Company
Lisa Bridge – Industry Expert, Jewelry Retail
The Submission Process
Who Should Apply?
Non-for-profit businesses and 501(c)3 organizations that operate within the jewelry industry. Eligible initiatives may focus on areas such as industry development, consumer confidence, ethical business practices & diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Proposals from for-profit businesses aimed at personal business development are not eligible for grant consideration.
How to Apply?
Follow the link below to the official Submission Form where you can find the questions and upload your grant application in Word Doc or PDF format. More information on the application process, requirements and terms can be found there. The deadline for grant application submissions is Friday, November 14, 2025. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions regarding 2026 applications.
Become an Industry Fund Contributor
Your contribution to the JCK Industry Fund helps support the sustainability, health, and growth of the jewelry industry at large.