Jewish Federation Impact Grants
Funding Amount
$5,000 - $50,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications accepted on a rolling basis”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Individual organizations or collaborations between organizations serving the St
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Louis Jewish community
Overview
Geographic Scope: St. Louis Jewish community
Overview:
New grantmaking initiative designed to be agile and responsive, supporting innovative, collaborative, and impactful projects that enhance Jewish life across the region. Grants complement but are distinct from Federation's annual allocations to core partner agencies.
Focus Areas:
Projects aligned with Federation's strategic priorities informed by the 2024 Jewish Community Study, including:
- Jewish vibrancy and community building
- Innovative and collaborative initiatives
- Addressing emerging community needs
- Evidence-based solutions to urgent community needs
Eligibility:
- Local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Individual organizations or collaborations between organizations serving the St. Louis Jewish community
Award Structure:
- Single grants: $5,000 to $50,000
- Multi-year proposals not to exceed $50,000 total over three years
- Unused funds roll over to the following year
Priority:
Given to projects that:
- Align with Federation's strategic priorities
- Demonstrate significant community need
- Are informed by findings from the 2024 Jewish Community Study
Additional Information:
Program created thanks to generosity of donors during 2024 Annual Campaign. Early submissions strongly encouraged.
How to Apply
Application Process
How to Apply:
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis
- Early submissions strongly encouraged
Contact for More Information:
Scott Berzon, Director of Community Impact
sberzon@JFedSTL.org
Visit www.JFedSTL.org/impactgrants for application and additional details
What The Kranzberg Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $33K
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Range
- $7,000–$10K
- By dollars: Missouri 100%. Top recipient cities: St. Louis, MO; Chesterfield, MO.
Example grants
The Jewish Federation of St Louis · St Louis, MO
PJ Library
$10K
Be the Narrative · St Louis, MO
Student to Student National Coordinators' Conference
$8,000
Judaism Alive · Chesterfield, MO
2024 SLBC National Conference
$7,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Jewish
- Community development
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