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About
The Jewish Community Foundation helps donors achieve their philanthropic goals, while building a permanent pool of funds to ensure that Greater Hartford’s Jewish community is here forever.
Start a charitable fund with us. We invest your funds so they grow and continue to support the causes you love today and in perpetuity. Whether you want to invest in Jewish continuity, educate kids or support our seniors, the Foundation can help you put your vision into action.
Guided by Jewish values, we establish a culture of endowment giving throughout our community.
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford Grant
The Jewish Community Foundation has a responsibility to invest in the long-term strength and vitality of our community. Our grants support strategic programs and services that address a clear need in Greater Hartford’s Jewish community.
The Foundation does not fund ongoing operations, but rather looks for unique opportunities that – without the Foundation’s support – might not be possible. The Foundation’s community grants generally focus on Jewish organizations in the Greater Hartford area, for one or more of the following purposes:
Community Grant Making Process
The Jewish Community Foundation accepts grant proposals on a rolling basis. They are reviewed by staff and a Grants Committee comprised of volunteer community members and approved by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Grant decisions are typically shared within 3-6 months of submission. The Grants Committee generally meets 4 times per year. Prior to applying, the Executive Director or chief staff person should consult with the Foundation’s grants department by sending an email to grants @ jcfhartford dot org.
When Applying to the Jewish Community Foundation, Consider the Following:
Teen Engagement Fund - Winter Cycle
The Jewish Teen Engagement Fund grants are intended to encourage three or more organizations or individuals to work collaboratively on innovative initiatives to engage community teens and strengthen their connection to their Judaism and peer community.
Timeline and Amount Available
History
The Jewish Community Foundation of the West was established in 2000 with 3 million dollars from 24 participating organizations and individuals representing communities throughout Northern California who wanted to build stable economic resources to perpetuate Jewish ideals and help sustain the quality of Jewish life.
The Foundation provides these Jewish communities with philanthropic services and the opportunity to create long-term financial stability for their Jewish and secular charities. JCFW works with individuals, families and organizations to create endowments and donor advised funds to best meet their charitable objectives. Today we manage many permanent and quasi endowment funds that support our local Jewish organizations.
All funds are managed by professional investment advisors with oversight from the JCFW Investment Committee and the JCFW Board of Directors to ensure that funds are maintained according to specific investment management strategies and policies. The investment policy is available upon request. JCFW currently manages over 300 funds, which support a wide range of programs and services to meet the continuing financial needs of the community.
Today, the Foundation has expanded to include individuals and congregations in neighboring States that gift generously to charities of their choice domestically and globally, assisted by Merril Lynch as our Institutional Investment Advisors and Philanthropic Solutions team.
Scholarships & Grant-making Is At The Heart Of What We Do
Since 2000, the Jewish Community Foundation of the West and our donors have made scholarships and grants to a wide range of programs and institutions, both Jewish and in the broader community, locally and around the world.
William and Sedell Belson
This fund was founded to support Jewish Summer Camps in the greater Sacramento area. Qualified applicants will be Jewish 501(c)(3) organizations running summer camp programs.
Building a global community of creative problem solvers, effective collaborators, and empathetic individuals through theatre
Our Mission and Goals
The Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) is the philanthropic arm of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA).
ETF advances the field of educational theatre by broadening representation and increasing access for all. ETF’s programs aim to support students, educators and the field at large by realizing three strategic goals:
Grants for Educators & Theatre Programs
A core piece of the Educational Theatre Foundation’s work is supporting theatre educators and theatre programs directly. We do this through a series of production and educator grants available to both members of EdTA as well as non-members.
For EdTA Members
Production Grants are offered in collaboration with the rights holders for specific plays and musicals or for initiative-based productions that build community.
Production Grants
Show-specific financial assistance for educational theatre programs
Fiddler on the Roof Grant
The Fiddler on the Roof Grant covers performance royalties and support resources for middle or high school Thespian troupes to perform Fiddler on the Roof or Fiddler on the Roof JR. through Music Theatre International. Funders Helene and Edward Cole created the grant to help educate students and communities about Jewish heritage and culture.
About NIF
Advancing Equality for All Israelis
The New Israel Fund (NIF) helps Israel live up to its founders’ vision of a society that ensures complete equality to all its inhabitants. Our aim is to advance liberal democracy, including freedom of speech and minority rights, and to fight the inequality, injustice and extremism that diminish Israel.
From Israel’s first rape crisis centers, to fighting discrimination, NIF-funded organizations have driven positive social change and furthered justice and equality. NIF has provided over $350 million to more than 950 organizations since our inception in 1979.
Social Justice Fellowships
The Leibel Fein and Nomi Fein, Rabbi Richard J. Israel, and Jay E. Orlin Social Justice Fellowships
The Social Justice Fellowship is a 10-month immersive experience in Israel/Palestine, where fellows work on cutting-edge social justice issues alongside veteran activists. Fellows spend four days per week working on the front lines of social change at a premiere Israeli social change organization. NIF staff facilitate monthly seminars featuring NIF partners and grantees which aim to educate fellows on the breadth and depth of social justice issues in the region–from occupation and illegal annexation to Mizrahi struggles, LGBTQ+ campaigns, and beyond. Fellows can expect to make real, valuable contributions at their work placements and develop marketable skills and knowledge while immersing themselves in communities of values-aligned Palestinians and Israelis building movements for justice and equality.
Upon acceptance to the program, fellows will identify the issue they would like to spend the year working on. The fellowship program coordinator in Israel will work with each fellow to find an appropriate placement.
Living expenses are covered by a $24,550 stipend.
The fellowship year runs from October 5, 2026 to July 29, 2027.
About NIF
Advancing Equality for All Israelis
The New Israel Fund (NIF) helps Israel live up to its founders’ vision of a society that ensures complete equality to all its inhabitants. Our aim is to advance liberal democracy, including freedom of speech and minority rights, and to fight the inequality, injustice and extremism that diminish Israel.
From Israel’s first rape crisis centers, to fighting discrimination, NIF-funded organizations have driven positive social change and furthered justice and equality. NIF has provided over $350 million to more than 950 organizations since our inception in 1979.
Naomi Chazan Global Activism Fellowship
Want to travel to Israel/Palestine while advancing equality, democracy, and peace for all?
The New Israel Fund’s Naomi Chazan Global Activism Fellowship offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit Israel/Palestine, meet frontline Israeli and Palestinian activists, and learn about issues of war, peace, and inequality by seeing the reality on the ground.
Fellows will visit Israel/Palestine on November 3-10, 2026.
This trip is a great opportunity to learn alongside peers and friends (ages 21 – 35). NIF is based on the simple idea that those of us who share a commitment to Israel/Palestine and to progressive values can join together to work for equality, freedom, and human rights. You will join a cohort of participants from the U.S. and Canada building relationships across borders to be sustained for years to come.
Following the trip, participants are expected to organize at least two NIF events in their home communities, with support from NIF staff. These events could look like a report-back highlighting the participants’ learnings from the trip, educational programs featuring NIF grantees/partners, or something else entirely that is tailored to the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs of the fellow’s communities.
The program is subsidized by generous donors in the NIF community. All “on-the-ground” costs—your hotel accommodation and almost all meals—will be covered by NIF. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own airfare and travel/health insurance. If the cost of airfare is a barrier for you, please apply anyway. Limited airfare subsidies may be available.
The Miami Jewish community has a deep connection to Israel. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is committed to enhancing and spreading that connection by supporting cultural and educational initiatives that creates understanding, builds bridges, and nurtures lifelong engagement. This funding opportunity is for organizations that design and implement innovative programs in the fields of Israel engagement and Israel education.We invite proposal submissions that explore the rich complexity of Israeli society, culture, and contemporary life and welcome initiatives that create varied experiences for diverse Miami audiences through various programs and activities.
We seek projects that:
The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund
The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a Princeton, New Jersey-based endowment fund providing grants to individuals, young adults who volunteer or intern for progressive social action projects or programs in an area of their interest and commitment. The Amy Adina Fund also sponsors a lecture each year on a relevant and timely topic related to its educational mission.
The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund was started in 1987 one year after Amy Adina, 20, died suddenly while a student and activist at Rutgers University. It is a realization of her family and her communities’ desire to celebrate her life, to fulfill her dreams and her potential. Since its inception, almost 1,500 grants have been awarded for work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States—nearly $1,000,000 in total. The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
About Our Grants
Small grants (depending on length of service), are awarded to as many applicants as possible rather than giving larger amounts to fewer individuals. The number of awards has grown each year thanks to annual contributions as well as to gifts sent to the Fund to honor special occasions and life cycle events.
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors
Goal
By year-end 2028, we will have funded successful programs and services with measurable impact on the lives of Greater Cincinnati's Jewish seniors.
Mission
To improve the quality of life of Greater Cincinnati Jewish seniors by investing in impactful services and programs.
Vision
For every Jewish senior in our region to age with connection, dignity, and purpose.
Strategic Focus Areas for Priority Funding
Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors
Goal
By year-end 2028, we will have funded successful programs and services with measurable impact on the lives of Greater Cincinnati's Jewish seniors.
Mission
To improve the quality of life of Greater Cincinnati Jewish seniors by investing in impactful services and programs.
Vision
For every Jewish senior in our region to age with connection, dignity, and purpose.
Strategic Focus Areas for Priority Funding
Chortek Weisman Family FundThe Chortek Weisman Family Fund seeks to make an impact on Jewish life, identity, and engagement in San Diego County. Believing that the future lies with our youth, the mission is to strengthen Jewish life, identity, and engagement by supporting innovative programs and initiatives that inspire youth to lead meaningful Jewish lives and contribute to the continuity of the Jewish people. The goal of this grant is to cultivate knowledgeable, compassionate, and engaged community members who embody Jewish values, serve as ambassadors for the Jewish community, and are prepared to confront antisemitism with confidence and pride. Applications should clearly articulate program goals, anticipated outcomes, methods for measuring success, and the impact the funding will have on participants and the broader Jewish community.
The Community Capital Fund
The Klarman Family Foundation is committed to expanding access to critical services and enrichment opportunities that help make Massachusetts communities stronger, healthier, and more vibrant. We recognize that community-based organizations of all sizes and across a variety of mission areas play crucial roles in strengthening the fabric of neighborhoods.
Community-based organizations often struggle to raise funds to support critical investments in physical assets (e.g., facilities and open space). These investments are necessary so they may deliver and sustain high-quality operations and advance their vision and mission.
The Foundation believes that investments in physical assets help create a permanence that benefits the broader community. The Community Capital Fund (CCF) provides funding to support the development, improvement, or ownership of physical assets. This funding initiative aims to counter disparities in access to funding across Massachusetts and prioritizes organizations operating in the Boston neighborhoods of Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, and Roxbury, as well as the cities of Brockton, Lawrence, Lynn, New Bedford, and Springfield.
The Community Capital Fund supports facilities or land acquisition; construction; renovation; repair; preservation and major equipment. In some cases, funding will also support technical assistance to help organizations develop or assess the feasibility of a project, or engage expertise necessary to execute the project successfully.
Through this funding initiative, The Klarman Family Foundation hopes community-based organizations will be better positioned to make their space and neighborhoods more vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive. At the same time, The Klarman Family Foundation seeks to deepen and expand its relationships within, and knowledge of more communities throughout Boston and Massachusetts. We know we do not have all the answers and expect our funding approach to evolve over time based on what we learn.
Our work in this area is guided by the following principles:
JFO Music & Cultural Arts Programs
This scholarship opportunity is available year-round.
The current program requirements include the following:
Jewish Federation of Omaha
Our Mission is to build and sustain a strong and vibrant Omaha Jewish community and to support Jews in Israel and around the world
The Jewish Federation of Omaha is a full-service organization serving the Jewish and Omaha communities. We provide services and programs for all ages from early childhood education to a long-term, skilled care nursing home. We also have the finest fitness center in Omaha that features indoor and outdoor aquatic centers, youth programming, a newly-renovated theater and learning commons, a public art gallery, a weekly newspaper, meals on wheels, counseling services, and community advocacy.
Our core values of Judaism, collective responsibility, community, education, health and well-being, integrity, leadership, and stewardship inspire us to, as a community, develop innovative responses to critical issues.
Scholarships
The Jewish Federation of Omaha administers a wide variety of scholarship and grant funds that provide financial assistance for preschool, Jewish residential camps, JCC day camp, Israel trips, youth group activities, Friedel Jewish Academy, undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, yeshiva and professional studies. Scholarships are awarded on a financial-need basis.
Youth Group Program Scholarship
The current program requirements include the following:
Award notifications will be sent to parents and the youth group director via email.
JFS–David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship
The JFS–David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship, established by Dr. Robert Rubenstein and Marie Raftery, honors the memory of Dr. Robert’s son, David. The program provides financial support to students from San Diego’s Jewish community pursuing college or vocational education, and encourages them to cultivate intellectual curiosity, reflect on Jewish values, and give back to their community.
Scholarships of up to $10,000 will be awarded based on academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.
Students are eligible to receive up to a total of four (4) years of JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship funding, and the funding years do not have to be consecutive. Scholarships are made on a year-to-year basis and are not automatically renewed. Scholarship recipients must submit a new application and the required documentation in compliance with the application deadlines, stated herein, for each year that they seek funding.
Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the academic institution the student is attending solely for use toward qualifying academic expenses, including tuition, school-provided housing, books, school fees, or required academic supplies/equipment. Should the recipient not matriculate college by the date listed in the award, he or she agrees to forfeit the scholarship award.
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland: Gather Grant
Get up to $180 to host an event at the place and with the people you choose
Holiday meals can be larger and therefore more costly. We've got you!
If you are hosting 6-9 folks the subsidy is $120, but if you are hosting 10+ people outside your household, Gather Grants will reimburse you up to $180.
How to use the Grant
You can spend the Gather Grant in whatever way you need to bring your event to life! Some examples include:
Our Mission
Empower donors to fulfill their passions and dreams by establishing charitable vehicles designed to create a positive and enduring impact on Jewish Buffalo, Western New York and the World.
Israel Scholarships
For more than 30 years the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies has provided financial assistance for high school and college students to travel and study in Israel. Students participating in approved programs will be eligible for assistance for the upcoming summer based upon merit and/or financial need.
Awards are limited to Jewish students who have attended high school in either Erie or Niagara County in New York State or to Jewish students who are residing in either Erie or Niagara County and are new Americans.
The goals of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Israel Experience scholarship program are to develop:
Participants may apply for funding for a program they have found that fulfills one or more of the following criteria:
We will review other programs on a case by case basis.
There are two types of the Israel Scholarships: 1) Community Support Scholarships; and 2) Financial Need Based Scholarships
Financial Need Based Scholarships
Please see information under Eligibility.
Income guidelines
To complete your financial need based application, you will need to include:
IMPORTANT: If the above items are not included, your application will not be considered complete.
Opening Doors to Jewish Experiences
The St. Paul Jewish Federation is committed to helping individuals and families access meaningful Jewish experiences through a variety of scholarship opportunities. Whether it’s attending Jewish day school, participating in youth programs, Israel experiences, or supporting a family with a child with special needs, our scholarships open doors to connection, learning, and growth.
We believe everyone in our community should have the opportunity to engage deeply in Jewish life.
SPJF Summer Camp Scholarships
Give your child the gift of Jewish summer camp.
The St. Paul Jewish Federation provides need-based scholarships to help families afford both day and overnight Jewish camps in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Camp is where kids build lifelong friendships, deepen their Jewish identity, and experience the joy of community.
Strengthening Jewish Life Through Strategic Investment
The St. Paul Jewish Federation provides grants that empower organizations to create, expand, and sustain programs aligned with our mission: building a vibrant, inclusive, and connected Jewish community across our 12-county region.
Our Community Impact Funding supports innovative initiatives, essential operations, and rapid-response needs—advancing Jewish education, engagement, equity, and continuity.
Regional Grantmaking for a Connected Jewish Community
The St. Paul Jewish Federation serves Jewish individuals and families across a 12-county region, from Pine County to Steele County and from Wabasha to Kanabec. Jewish life in our region is geographically dispersed, with people connected through colleges and universities, schools, congregations, social service organizations, and community institutions spread across urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Regional grantmaking ensures that distance does not limit access, visibility, or belonging. Through Community Impact Funding, the Federation invests strategically in organizations and initiatives that meet people where they are, strengthen essential operations, support innovation, and respond quickly to emerging needs — advancing Jewish education, engagement, equity, and continuity so that no Jew ever feels alone, no matter where they live or learn.
St. Paul Jewish Federation: Burst Micro-Grants
Fast, flexible support for urgent or small-scale needs.
Burst Micro Grants offer up to $2,500 in rapid-response funding to support urgent needs, pilot programs, or small-scale events that arise outside of Pillar or Ignite grant cycles. Requests should align with Federation priorities and are open to Jewish organizations serving the St. Paul Jewish Federation service area.
Applicants are eligible to receive one Burst Micro Grant every 12 months. Applicants can expect a decision on the grant within approximately 30 days of receipt of the request. Applicants must demonstrate organizational health, alignment with Federation priorities, and a measurable community benefit. Organizations that receive Burst Micro Grants are also eligible to apply for Pillar Grants or K-12 Education formula funding and Ignite Grants.
Grants for Jewish nonprofits fund programs that support Jewish education, culture, and community services. The following grants empower organizations to preserve traditions, promote religious engagement, and strengthen Jewish communities.
Find 30+ grant opportunities for Jewish nonprofits, with $761.4K available. Instrumentl connects nonprofits to tailored funding options, offering tools for deadline tracking, customized searches, and insights to advance meaningful initiatives.
Nonprofits that are eligible for Jewish nonprofits grants are usually synagogues, Jewish activity centers, universities, cultural partnerships, and groups focusing on Jewish heritage, social services, and religious initiatives. The funding is meant to empower organizations to preserve traditions, promote religious engagement, fight antisemitism, and strengthen Jewish communities. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize those with established success in Jewish education, culture, and community services.
Grants in Jewish nonprofits typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q3, with 35.2% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Jewish nonprofits grants are offered to nonprofit programs that encourage resources that protect Jewish culture, provide social services needed for Jewish communities, and fund educational and religious programs. They seek to strengthen Jewish heritage, combat antisemitism, and support Israel-related initiatives. These grants are competitive, with a little more than 30 grants available and around $461,000 in funding for nonprofit groups that address these religious challenges and programs.
Funding for Jewish nonprofits grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $625,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $9,250, while the average grant awarded is $54,382. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
All of the grants for Jewish nonprofits are funded by private organizations like the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern New Jersey, the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, the Joseph J. Miller Foundation, and the Chaim Schwartz Foundation.
Because grants for Jewish nonprofits are competitive and only offered by private foundations, you should concentrate on all of these key areas:
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