Jewish Fund Grants

Jewish Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Jewish Fund Inc.
Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Summary

The Jewish Fund Grants prioritize improving the health and welfare of the Jewish community in metropolitan Detroit. They support initiatives that enhance access to quality healthcare, especially for vulnerable populations. Additionally, the Fund focuses on strengthening the Jewish community's ties to the city of Detroit through innovative projects and capacity-building strategies. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt to be eligible for funding, with a strong preference for new, evidence-based programs addressing urgent community needs.

Overview

Priority Areas To encourage the best possible alignment between our interests and those of potential applicants, we have identified broad program outcomes for each of our focus areas. Only those requests that align with the following three areas will be reviewed and considered: Health and Welfare of the Jewish Community The quality of life of vulnerable Jewish residents of metropolitan Detroit will be improved as a result of the program’s impact in areas of health and social welfare. Health of the Metropolitan Detroit Community Vulnerable residents of metropolitan Detroit will experience improved health outcomes as a result of increased access to quality health care. Priority may be given to urban communities. Vulnerable children will experience improved health outcomes as a result of participation in early childhood health intervention programs. Such programs may include pre-natal services and/or those targeting children up to kindergarten age. A primary outcome must focus on improved health. NOTE: Due to the current crisis wherein organizations responding to food insecurity are experiencing higher costs along with higher demand, The Fund is temporarily expanding this priority area to include food banks, food rescue organizations and meals to those in need. A Shared Life in Detroit Through these grants, we prioritize support services, projects and programs directed toward enhancing a thriving Jewish community in the city of Detroit and or further the Jewish community’s bond with the city. Grants may support new initiatives and/or capacity building strategies. NOTE: Requests in this area are limited to submissions in the Spring for a Fall decision.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To qualify for a grant the organization must be recognized as tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Geographic ConcentrationThe Jewish Fund’s grantmaking is solely focused on programs and services that impact the lives of residents in the metropolitan Detroit area of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.Budget EligibilityThe Jewish Fund allows for up to 20% of the total request to be applied toward Indirect Costs, also referred to as overhead or administrative costs, and include the non-direct expenses utilized to manage a project. These may include grant management, accounting, rent, maintenance, telephone, copying, receptionist, insurance, technology updates, supervisory, and executive staff oversight, among others.

Ineligibility

Lowest priority is given to request for:Grants made directly to individualsLoansGrants to support religious activities or sectarian educationOverseas projectsEndowments, annual fund drives, fundraising eventsPast operating deficits