JCFGP: Small Grants
Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Applicants must be either a 501c3 organization, a school, or a synagogue, or must have a fiscal agent that falls into one of those categories.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Eligibility Requirements One-time grants up to $3,000.
- Requests for more than $3,000 will be rejected.
- Programs that serve the Greater Phoenix Jewish community.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Not Eligible For FundingCapital, endowment or other fundraising campaigns.
- Not eligible: Projects in their entirety.
- Not eligible: Proposals from organizations that do not follow our application procedures.
- Not eligible: Renewed support to past grantees that have not met our reporting requirements.
- Not eligible: IMPORTANT: Organizations that receive funding in the annual grant cycle are not eligible to apply unless it is for an emergency that immediately impacts your ability to serve your constituents.
Overview
The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix offers the Small Grants Program to support initiatives that strengthen the local Jewish community. With funding up to $3,000, eligible organizations can apply for projects that address urgent needs or leverage matching grants.
Background
The Center for Jewish Philanthropy awards grants through its Community Impact Program to organizations and programs that advance the CJP’s charitable mission, align with its strategic priorities, and demonstrate positive impact to the Greater Phoenix Jewish community.
CJP is committed to innovation, the institutional health of local Jewish nonprofit organizations, energizing and sustaining local Jewish life, recognizing, and responding to Jews in need, growing participation in the local Jewish community, supporting Israel and overseas programs, and the ability to respond to emergencies.
Small Grants Program Guidelines
Created in 2017, the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix’s Small Grants Program is a streamlined process designed to better serve the Greater Phoenix Jewish community and the organizations that provide services and programs. Any organization may apply for funding for up to $3,000 if the project directly serves the Greater Phoenix Jewish community.
What We Fund
We will review applications that benefit the local Jewish community, including strengthening local Jewish non-profit organizations. Requests may be for new or existing programs, but we prioritize funding for:
An unforeseeable, time-sensitive opportunity that will benefit a broad constituency beyond the applying organization.An opportunity to leverage matching grant dollars for a charitable activity.
Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements One-time grants up to $3,000. Requests for more than $3,000 will be rejected.Programs that serve the Greater Phoenix Jewish community.Applicants must be either a 501c3 organization, a school, or a synagogue, or must have a fiscal agent that falls into one of those categories.
Ineligibility
Not Eligible For FundingCapital, endowment or other fundraising campaignsProjects in their entiretyProposals from organizations that do not follow our application proceduresRenewed support to past grantees that have not met our reporting requirements.IMPORTANT: Organizations that receive funding in the annual grant cycle are not eligible to apply unless it is for an emergency that immediately impacts your ability to serve your constituents.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Jewish
- Jewish
- Community services
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