Funding Amount

Up to $3,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ChikChok (Fast Track) Grants

Funder: Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders

Mission: Enhance the lives of elders in the Jewish community of greater Portland by supporting their social, spiritual, and physical well-being.

Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per grant

Geographic Scope: Greater Portland, Oregon area; Cedar Sinai Park campus and off-campus settings

Focus Areas:

  • Community organizations that currently offer or historically provided meaningful and enriching services for elders on the Cedar Sinai Park campus

  • Community organizations that currently offer or historically provided meaningful and enriching services for elders in off-campus settings

  • Programs addressing:

  • - Social gatherings and community building
    - Transportation
    - Inter-generational programming
    - Programming accessibility, consistency, and choices
    - Cross-collaboration among organizations
    - Programming that addresses elders' social, spiritual and health needs
    - Financial assistance for under-resourced elders

    Background: The Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders was established from proceeds of the sale of Cedar Sinai Park facility in June 2024. Named for Hannah Robison, whose sons provided funding for the nursing facility. Foundation expects to allocate $1.5 million annually within 1-2 years.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: info@rfje.org

  • Phone: 503-974-3849

  • Address: 1618 SW First Ave Suite 350, Portland, OR 97201

  • EIN: 04-3774565

  • Website: rfje.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Download Application: Download the ChikChok application form from the Prospective Grantees page
    2. Submit Application: Submit completed application through the grants portal
    3. Review Timeline: Applications reviewed by committee of Cedar Sinai Park residents and Foundation board members
    4. Notification: Applicants notified of decisions by stated deadline

    Application Materials: Specific required materials listed in application form (not detailed in provided website content)

    Note: As of December 2025, the Foundation is not accepting new proposals and has launched a year-long listening project. Check website for next cycle announcement.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    seniorsjewishfaith-basednonprofits

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