Funding Amount

$5,000 - $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jewish Federation Impact Grants

Status: Active, accepting applications on rolling basis

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
  • Contact:
    Scott Berzon, Director of Community Impact
    sberzon@JFedSTL.org

    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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsjewishcommunity-development

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