B'Yachad Gather Grants
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
- Complete Online Application Form at bjf.org/byachad-gather-grants-2/
- Required Information:
- Name (required)
- Email (required)
- Phone (required)
- Full mailing address (required - needed to send micro-grant check)
- 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
- Submission: Online form submission
- 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.
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Ne Miles Jewish Day School · Birmingham, AL
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Levite Jewish Community Center · Birmingham, AL
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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
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Fields of Work
- Jewish
- Community services
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