Funding Amount

$118

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Examples include (but not limited to):
  • Shabbat dinners
  • Game nights
  • Picnics or hikes

Overview

Micro-grants to support Jewish gatherings and experiences created by community members.

Funding Details

  • Award Amount: $118 per grant
  • Purpose: To fund gatherings, events, and experiences that feel meaningful and Jewish to the applicant

Eligible Activities

Examples include (but not limited to):

  • Shabbat dinners
  • Game nights
  • Picnics or hikes
  • Creative workshops
  • Jewish learning circles
  • Other community gatherings

Use of Funds

Grantees may use funds for:

  • Food and refreshments
  • Supplies
  • Venue rental
  • Other event-related expenses

Eligibility

  • Open to community members interested in organizing Jewish gatherings
  • Gatherings can be open to public, friends, local community, coworkers, or other groups

Geographic Scope

  • Birmingham Jewish community and surrounding area (AL, US)

Contact Information

  • Email: rivac@bjf.org
  • Organization: Birmingham Jewish Federation
  • Address: 3966 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213
  • Phone: (205) 879-0416

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Complete Online Application Form at bjf.org/byachad-gather-grants-2/
  2. Required Information:
    • Name (required)
    • Email (required)
    • Phone (required)
    • Full mailing address (required - needed to send micro-grant check)
  3. Program Details (Required Fields):
    • What are you planning? - Describe what kind of gathering or experience you want to create
    • Vibe/Goal - Explain why this gathering feels "Jewish" to you and what you hope people walk away with
    • Guest List - Tell about your intended audience (open to public, friends, local community, coworkers, etc.)
    • Timing & Location - When and where do you hope to host it (estimates acceptable)
    • Budget - Explain how you will use the $118 grant (food, supplies, venue, etc.)
    • Support Needed - Indicate if you need help with publicity, finding a location, brainstorming ideas, or other resources
  4. Submission: Online form submission
  5. Questions: Contact rivac@bjf.org for assistance

What Birmingham Jewish Federation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
17
Total given
$1.05M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,200–$231K
  • By dollars: Alabama 65%, New York 28%, New Jersey 3%. Top recipient cities: Birmingham, AL; New York, NY; Teaneck, NJ.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Jewish Federation of North America · New York, NY

    To provide financial support to jewish organizations to carry out orginization mission

    $231K

  • Ne Miles Jewish Day School · Birmingham, AL

    To provide financial support to jewish organizations to carry out orginization mission

    $216K

  • Levite Jewish Community Center · Birmingham, AL

    To provide financial support to jewish organizations to carry out orginization mission

    $204K

  • Collat Jewish Family Services · Birmingham, AL

    To provide financial support to jewish organizations to carry out orginization mission

    $156K

  • American Joint Distribution Committee · New York, NY

    To provide financial support to jewish organizations to carry out orginization mission

    $59K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Jewish
  • Community services

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