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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants

Overview: Grants for local nonprofit organizations, considered by the Community Impact Committee (CIC). These grants fund new programs and those funded by designated resources.

Focus Areas:

  • Community Grants

  • Jewish Arts

  • Jewish Education & Literacy

  • Jewish Needs

  • Social Justice

  • Shalom Grants

  • JCC Jewish Cultural Arts

  • Service-area and organization-directed programs

    • Funding Approach:
    Grants are funded by endowments and special purpose funds held at the Columbus Jewish Foundation, a JewishColumbus partner.

    Recent Award Examples (FY23):
    Total awarded: $554,400 across multiple organizations including:

  • 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 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

  • And many others

    • Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio area

    Current Status: FY23 funding cycle closed. Check back August 2024+ for FY24 cycle information.

    Mini-Grants Available: Limited funding available for mini-grants of $2,500 or less for local Jewish Arts programs more than 8 weeks out.

    Contact Information:

  • Email: impact@jewishcolumbus.org

  • Phone: (614) 237-7686

  • Address: 1175 College Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Current Status:

  • FY23 applications closed

  • Check back in August 2024+ for FY24 funding process details

    • For Mini-Grants ($2,500 or less):
    1. Program must be in the area of Jewish Arts (defined as the art, not the artist)
    2. Program must be planned more than 8 weeks in the future
    3. Contact: impact@jewishcolumbus.org for application information

    General Application Process:
    The Community Impact Committee reviews applications for:

  • New programs

  • Programs funded by designated resources

  • All focus areas listed above

    • Contact for Questions:

  • Email: impact@jewishcolumbus.org

  • Phone: (614) 237-7686

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    jewishnonprofitseducationartssocial-justicechild-welfare

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