A Shared Life in Detroit

Geographic Scope: Detroit city

Focus Areas: Support services, projects, and programs directed toward enhancing a thriving Jewish community in the city of Detroit and/or furthering the Jewish community's bond with the city

Objective: Further the revitalization of Jewish life in Detroit by supporting enrichment experiences and opportunities for Jewish individuals and families living in the city.

Grant Types: New initiatives and/or capacity building strategies

Application Timeline: Requests in this area are limited to submissions in the Spring for a Fall decision.

Board Priorities

Highest priority given to:

• New programs with defined period addressing critical need
• Evidence-based programs that are new or expanded offerings
• Programs/services impacting residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties
• Development and implementation of capacity building strategies (strategic planning, board/staff development, infrastructure enhancement, transition planning)

Board also prefers programs that:

• Have defined plan for sustainability beyond grant period
• Include financial or in-kind contribution from organization
• Involve collaboration with others
• Leverage multiple funding sources
• Have outcomes-based, measurable evaluation plan
• Can be funded and replicated by others

Does Not Fund

• Grants to individuals
• Loans
• Religious activities or sectarian education
• Overseas projects
• Capital projects or equipment purchases
• Endowments, annual fund drives, fundraising events
• Past operating deficits