JEF General Fund Grants

JEF General Fund Grants

Organization: Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana

Purpose: Provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community.

Focus Areas

The Grants Committee is responsive to requests that help:
• Launch new initiatives
• Expand successful existing programs
• Address an emerging critical need

Limited funding is also available for:

Geographic Scope

• State of Louisiana

Eligibility

• Organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity
• Organization must be located in the state of Louisiana
• Program must align with JEF's mission and purpose

Grant History

As of 2022, JEF General Fund Grants averaged $2,500. Example 2022 recipients included:
• Anti-Defamation League – South Central Region
• Avodah – New Orleans
• Home is Here New Orleans
• Long Vue House and Gardens
• Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
• National Council of Jewish Women
• National World War II Museum
• Moishe House – New Orleans

Contact Information

• Email: jessica@jefno.org
• Phone: 504-524-4559
• Address: One Galleria Blvd, Suite 1040, Metairie, LA 70001
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time