Community Grants (General)

Community Grants

JewishColumbus funds grants in multiple categories through the Community Impact Committee (CIC). Grants are funded by endowments and special purpose funds held at the Columbus Jewish Foundation, a JewishColumbus partner.

Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio area and Israel/Overseas programs

Focus Areas:

• Community Grants
• Jewish Arts (art, not the artist)
• Jewish Education & Literacy
• Jewish Needs and Social Justice
• Shalom Grants
• Israel & Overseas Needs
• Israel Environmental Programs
• Holocaust Survivors Initiative
• JCC Jewish Cultural Arts
• Service-area and organization directed programs

Types of Grants:

1. Allocations - Core funding for Local Big Six Agencies (Columbus Jewish Day School, Columbus Torah Academy, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Services, OSU Hillel, Wexner Heritage Village)
2. Capital Repair & Replacement - For physical facility improvements
3. Israel and Overseas Programs - For international Jewish causes
4. Security Funding - For congregations, schools, JCC sites, and OSU Hillel
5. Mini-Grants - Up to $2,500 for Jewish Arts programs with 8+ weeks planning

Example FY23 Awards:

• Columbus Jewish Day School Community Engagement Grant: $24,000
• Columbus Torah Academy Community Rebuilding and Engagement: $57,000
• Hillel at OSU Birthright: Expanded and Enhanced: $53,500
• JCC in partnership with JewishColumbus Jewish Community Disabilities Inclusion Director: $80,000
• Jewish Family Services Food Support for Victims of Nazi Persecution: $65,000
• Jewish Family Services Trauma and Grief Supports: $50,000
• Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Learning Center Scholarships: $38,000
• Temple Israel Tikkunapalooza: $5,000

Mini-Grant Criteria:

• Limited funding available
• For local programs in the area of Jewish Arts (the art, not the artist)
• Program must be planned more than eight weeks out

Contact for Mini-Grants: impact@jewishcolumbus.org

Contact Info:

• JewishColumbus
• 1175 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
• (614) 237-7686
• info@jewishcolumbus.org

Application Process

Current Funding Cycle Status: FY23 applications are closed. New funding cycle information typically available in August.

Mini-Grant Application (Jewish Arts):

1. Email impact@jewishcolumbus.org with inquiry
2. Organization must be planning a Jewish arts program more than 8 weeks out
3. Maximum grant amount: $2,500
4. Follow instructions provided by JewishColumbus

For Upcoming Funding Cycles:

• Check back in August 2024 for FY24 funding process information
• Contact JewishColumbus for current application status

Contact Information:

• Email: impact@jewishcolumbus.org
• Phone: (614) 237-7686
• Address: 1175 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209
• Website: jewishcolumbus.org