Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Early Application Encouraged: Submit promptly as decisions are made on a rolling basis”

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Eligible organizations

  • Jewish day school

Other requirements

  • Young people who have not previously participated in immersive Jewish experiences
  • OR currently participating in another immersive Jewish experience such as
  • Jewish summer camp

Overview

Funder: Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey (in partnership with One Happy Camper)

Award: Incentive grants for Jewish summer camp tuition

Eligibility:

  • Young people who have not previously participated in immersive Jewish experiences
  • OR currently participating in another immersive Jewish experience such as:
    • Jewish summer camp
    • Jewish day school

Focus Areas:
The Federation supports joyful, immersive experiences at a young age, as these have been shown to result in:

  • Stronger Jewish identity
  • Increased community participation among Jewish adults

Application Status:
Applications are being evaluated and processed on a first-come, first-served rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Geographic Scope: Middlesex and Monmouth Counties, New Jersey

Additional Information:
The Federation tripled the number of grants it will offer for summer 2016 to increase access to Jewish camping experiences.

Contact:

  • Name: Laura Safran
  • Phone: 732-588-1800
  • Email: lsafran@jewishheartnj.org

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Visit Application Portal: Go to jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper
  2. Find Program Criteria: Review specific criteria for eligibility on the website
  3. Apply Online: Complete application through the portal
  4. Rolling Review: Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis
  5. Early Application Encouraged: Submit promptly as decisions are made on a rolling basis

Important: Applications are processed continuously on a first-come, first-served rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

Contact for Questions:

  • Laura Safran: 732-588-1800 or lsafran@jewishheartnj.org

What The Jewish Federation of Middlesex & Monmouth Counties a NJ Nonprofit Corp actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
9
Total given
$637K
Median grant
$36K
Range
$8,000–$254K
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Jewish Family Service (JFS)

    Allocation is used to offset losses in both social service for jewish clients &…

    $254K

  • Jewish Family and Children Services

    Various programsgrant is used to provide food, counseling, home care assistance,…

    $110K

  • Rabbi Pesach Ramon Yeshiva

    Educational program support

    $99K

  • The Hebrew Academy

    Educational program support

    $41K

  • JCC Community Center

    Allocation is used to offset losses in both jewish cultural programming & senior adult…

    $36K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth programs
  • Jewish

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