Funding Amount

Up to US $20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • JCF is looking for impactful programs that address one or more of the following:
  • Care for the elderly, special consideration for vulnerable seniors (Grants available up to $20,000)
  • Jewish education programming, educator trainings, and unique Jewish educational projects.
  • (Grants available up to $10,000*) This cycle of Jewish education programming is open to synagogues only.

Overview

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ (JCF) is offering one-year grants aimed at enhancing and transforming local community programs. These grants support a variety of impactful initiatives, including care for the elderly, Jewish education programming, and assistance for those in need. With funding opportunities ranging from $10,000 to $20,000, JCF seeks to empower organizations that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.

Grant making is at the heart of what we do. Since 1949, the Jewish Community Foundation and our donors have made grants to a wide range of programs and institutions, both Jewish and in the broader community, locally and around the world.
We fund academic scholarships and provide other forms of financial aid to individuals and families in need. Our grants also support new initiatives, innovative programs, and special community projects.
JCF-GMW is now accepting applications for one-year grants for programs to enhance and transform our local community.

Eligibility

JCF is looking for impactful programs that address one or more of the following:

  • Care for the elderly, special consideration for vulnerable seniors (Grants available up to $20,000)

Jewish education programming, educator trainings, and unique Jewish educational projects. (Grants available up to $10,000*) This cycle of Jewish education programming is open to synagogues only. Care for the needy (Grants available up to $10,000)We will accept one application per organization.

What Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
407
Total given
$29.32M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$5,012–$8.35M
  • By dollars: New Jersey 53%, New York 26%, Massachusetts 7%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Livingston, NJ; Brooklyn, NY.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest New Jersey · Whippany, NJ

    General

    $8.35M

  • Gottesman RTW Academy · Randolph, NJ

    General

    $1.19M

  • Jewbelong Inc · New York, NY

    General

    $938K

  • Jewish Communal Fund · Brooklyn, NY

    General

    $900K

  • Jewish Family Service of Metrowest · Florham Park, NJ

    General

    $743K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation
  • Jewish
  • Seniors
  • Education
  • Human services

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