Best Grants for Jewish Nonprofits in Alabama

The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions. As a family-operated foundation, it focuses on creating meaningful, long-term impacts in various areas including animal welfare, education, and disaster relief. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) public charities. The foundation prioritizes fiscally responsible projects with the potential for tangible results, while not supporting capital projects.

Jewish nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) public charities working on poverty, youth, animal welfare, or Jewish-focused programs in Alabama may be eligible for grants from Zera Foundation, which primarily supports work in Oregon. Funding can help launch new programs or strengthen existing direct-service initiatives that effectively use volunteers.

Jewish communal professionals ages 26–36 working full-time for 501(c)(3) or registered charity Jewish organizations in North America, including Alabama, can apply for the Wexner Davidson Fellowship’s three-year leadership development program. The Wexner Family Charitable Fund supports intensive institutes, coaching, personalized Jewish learning, professional development funds, and access to a global network for emerging Jewish leaders.

Alabama Jewish nonprofits and community organizations with charitable, innovative projects can access funding through the I Could Do Great Things Foundation to turn concrete ideas into reality. Education, community, and Jewish causes are prioritized, and individuals or businesses with charitable, non-profit-making initiatives may also be eligible for support on a rolling basis.

Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status strengthening leadership among self-identifying Jewish women and girls, including those serving Alabama communities, can seek multi-year program or unrestricted support. With a mission to revolutionize women’s roles, Hadassah Foundation provides up to US $80,000 for initiatives advancing gender equity, leadership advancement, and rights within the Jewish community.

Natan's Jewish Connections Grants empower innovative initiatives connecting diverse individuals to Jewish culture and practices. Aimed at organizations with budgets under $1.5 million, these grants foster inclusivity and creativity within Jewish communities in North America. By supporting emerging leaders and new methodologies, Natan strives to create systemic change and engage populations historically overlooked by mainstream Jewish organizations. Grants typically range from $20,000 to $30,000, promoting a collaborative approach to philanthropy.

Background

Natan’s Confronting Poverty committee requests proposals from organizations that are addressing poverty in their communities across the United States. This grant area is primarily focused on new models of direct services focused on Jewish poverty.

We understand that most social service organizations serve a diverse audience, but we anticipate that most of the funding will go towards organizations that have a special and particular interest in serving the Jewish community, in addition to other audiences.

We are particularly interested in;

• New models of direct services within existing agencies that address food insecurity, housing, job training, health and older adult care;
• New models of education, communications and awareness building around poverty
• New organizations and start ups that bring a fresh lens and voice to these matters

Natan seeks to sponsor or catalyze the creation of innovative, grassroots, and scalable strategies that address poverty and the factors that contribute to these challenges. This RFP targets both early-stage organizations and early-stage projects within larger institutions.

Natan anticipates awarding up to five grants of $30,000 - $35,000. The selected programs may be eligible for second year funding. Grant recipients will have the opportunity to work with a consultant to develop measures of success and evaluation plans.

Natan’s Confronting Poverty initiative is in partnership with The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation with the goal of surfacing new ideas in the Jewish anti-poverty space. Consideration will be given to applicants that incorporate voices of those with lived experience in their program development.

Jewish and secular nonprofits serving Judaism or Jewish culture in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys, or Israel’s Akko and Matte Asher region, can seek program or capital support, including multi-year requests, from US $1,500 - US $22,000. With a mission to advance Jewish life, Youngstown Area Jewish Federation supports projects reflecting tzedakah and community presence; Alabama-based groups must show a direct tie to the Valleys.

Nonprofits and educational institutions in Alabama and nationwide can receive support for educational or artistic projects that use Holocaust history to reject hatred, promote understanding, and inspire change. The Jewish Federation of St. Louis prioritizes programs exploring the Holocaust, fostering interfaith dialogue, and combating antisemitism, racism, and other forms of discrimination, with particular interest in Missouri and the Midwest.

Jewish educational institutions and nonprofit organizations in Alabama can access funding for innovative Jewish education programs through the Covenant Foundation’s Signature and Ignition Grants, with awards up to US $35,000. Grants support creative, adaptable approaches in schools, community centers, camps, museums, and other North American Jewish educational settings.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children through youth development, mentoring, or educational programs can apply for Kars4Kids’ small grants, typically US $5,000. Alabama Jewish nonprofits with secular, non-religious programming for America’s children may be eligible if their primary mission is delivering meaningful, mission-driven services to youth and their families.

Jewish nonprofits and related civic organizations in Alabama working on Judaism or Jewish culture may be eligible for funding to meet social and spiritual needs in diverse, often multi-faith or public settings. Grants from Charles H. Revson Foundation support registered nonprofits in the U.S. and Israel through its Jewish Life program; inquiries begin with a Letter of Inquiry.

Jewish-focused 501(c)(3) public charities, or those with a fiscal sponsor, in Alabama or working nationally can apply for the Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund’s Jewish Community support; awards fund programs, not individuals. Eligible projects advance Jewish education, combat antisemitism, or offer innovative, experiential Jewish cultural and religious engagement.

Jewish nonprofits and organizations serving Jewish communities in Alabama may be eligible for Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Kirschner Trusts, which offer up to US $40,000 for programs. Funding can support youth with disabilities, education, health, human and social services, and Jewish cultural or religious initiatives important to the Kirschner family.

Jewish-focused 501(c)(3) organizations working in Alabama and beyond can seek support for programs that strengthen Jewish life, protect and nurture children, and address community needs. Focused on Judaism and Jewish culture, the Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundation also funds initiatives in Israel, mental health and substance abuse, and food security across the U.S.

Graduate, post-doctoral, and independent scholars researching twentieth-century Jewish history or humanitarian assistance using the JDC Archives can apply for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s Nathan & Sarah Chesin and Bernard & Mollie Steuer Fellowships. One annual fellowship of US $2,500 supports archival research, and scholars connected with Jewish nonprofits in Alabama may benefit.

Jewish and other 501(c)(3) organizations in Alabama working on education, health care, senior services, social services, or Israel-focused aid can seek support for program or service delivery. Harry Kramer Memorial Fund provides U.S. charitable organizations with US $10,000 - US $25,000 for work including Jewish culture, care of the sick or aged, and South Florida education.

Jewish philanthropic, education, child welfare, or medical nonprofits in Alabama can access funding through the Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation for programs in these focus areas. U.S.-registered organizations may submit a brief Preliminary Inquiry online; invitations to apply are limited and subject to returning-grantee time-off rules and annual capacity caps.

Jewish teens in grades 8–12 seeking to attend their first multi-day Jewish youth program can receive up to US $500 to offset tuition through this national Access Grant, including those from Alabama. Focused on Jewish teen engagement, Jewish United Fund supports retreats, conventions, Shabbatonim, and select summer programs run by approved Jewish nonprofits.

With a mission to support higher education, Jewish Community Foundation provides Alabama Jewish nonprofits and student-serving groups with scholarship funding for college-bound high school seniors. The Colonel David Marcus Memorial Scholarship Award aids students, especially those entering U.S. post-high school military programs or academies, with eligible expenses like tuition, room and board, books, and program costs.

Alabama Jewish communal professionals seeking intensive leadership development can access funding and training through the Wexner Field Fellowship, a North America–wide program. Alabama Jewish nonprofits may support eligible staff to apply for this three-year cohort experience, which includes institutes, coaching, Jewish learning, and approximately US $5,000 per fellow per year for professional development.

Jewish cultural and heritage nonprofits in Alabama can seek support for museums, educational programs, and cultural initiatives that preserve Jewish history and identity. The Mike & Sofia Segal Foundation also funds work in intellectual freedom, rare disease research, elder care, and climate change, so Alabama Jewish organizations with overlapping programs may be eligible.

Students pursuing full-time post-high school education, including college or vocational, technical, business, or arts schools, can receive scholarship support for tuition, books, and room and board. Grants from Jewish Community Foundation help children or grandchildren of Jewish War Veterans Post 126 members, including those in Alabama, with merit-based academic and career training costs.

The Seymour Siegel Youth Achievement Award, offered by the Jewish Community Foundation, provides financial support for high school students pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training. Open to applicants of the Jewish faith, this award prioritizes those from single-parent households, orphans, or foster children. Interested candidates must submit a personal narrative detailing their qualifications. The foundation, established in 1979, is a leading community resource in South Jersey, managing over $35 million in assets.

The Patrice Faye Cohen Memorial Scholarship Award supports high school women from Southern New Jersey who are pursuing college education with a focus on entrepreneurship. Established in memory of Patrice Faye Cohen, a successful business owner, this scholarship aims to empower women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Eligible candidates must demonstrate a commitment to their studies and entrepreneurial aspirations, with financial support available for tuition and related expenses.

The Mildred Soefer Scholarship Fund Award offers financial support to Jewish students from Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester Counties who are pursuing higher education or vocational training. Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship may cover tuition, books, and living expenses. This fund aims to foster educational growth within the community and encourages applicants to apply for multiple awards they may qualify for.

The Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant supports initiatives that preserve and enrich Yiddish language, culture, theater, and art. Established in memory of Sandra Schwartz Tangri, the foundation aims to continue the rich social justice heritage of Yiddishkeit. Proposals can be project-specific or for general support, with grant amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000, and the application process is designed to be straightforward for non-profit organizations.