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Funding Amount

$20,000 total allocated annually (varies by region)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Hazon Mini-Grants: Making Major Change

Status: Active program

Geographic Scope: National, with particular regional focus in Colorado and other areas with Hazon Advisory Boards

Focus Areas:

  • JOFEE programs - Jewish Outdoor, Food & Environmental Education

  • Sustainable food initiatives

  • Environmental education

  • Community food systems

  • Grassroots sustainability projects

    • Program Description:
    Small grants that help emerging JOFEE (Jewish Outdoor Food Environmental Education) programs and projects across the country. The initiatives funded by mini-grants accomplish significant impact with relatively modest funding amounts.

    Geographic Example - Colorado:

  • $20,000 allocated annually through Hazon Colorado Advisory Board

  • Funded by: Rose Community Foundation, 18 Pomegranates, Oreg Foundation

  • Cumulative impact: $80,000+ funded toward 40+ projects since program inception

    • Eligible Project Types:

  • JOFEE education integrated into lifecycle events

  • Sustainability initiatives in large mainstream institutions

  • Programs connecting grassroots individuals to Jewish identity through JOFEE experiences

  • Community food system projects

    • Funding Philosophy:
    The program empowers individuals and institutions to identify changes they want to make in their communities, and simultaneously empowers funders to support that change. Projects have included kosher chicken slaughter operations and institutional sustainability initiatives.

    Selection Process:

  • Application reviewed by Hazon Advisory Board members

  • Board discussion focuses on areas for community transformation

  • Collaborative decision-making process

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For specific application procedures, contact your regional Hazon office or Advisory Board:

    Regional Contacts:

  • Colorado: Hazon Colorado Advisory Board

  • Other regions: Contact local Hazon community hub

    • Application Timeline:

  • Rolling basis - contact your regional office for current deadline

  • Annual allocation process typically conducted mid-summer

    • Required Information:

  • Project description and goals

  • Community impact and outcomes

  • Budget and funding needs

  • How project aligns with JOFEE mission

    • Contact:

  • Visit adamah.org for regional office contact information

  • or contact Hazon directly through the website

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    jewishenvironmental-educationfood-securitycommunity-gardens

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