Grants for Jewish Nonprofits

Last updated October 18, 2026

Grantable tracks 521 active grants for jewish nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 8 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 207 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 521; from 199 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $2,500–$20K
Total listed funding: $21.0M; across 207 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 17; 39 with a published date

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Israel Experience College Student/Young Adult Scholarship Program Grant Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K The Israel Experience College Student/Young Adult Scholarship Program, offered by the Jewish United Fund, provides financial assistance to college students and young adults aged 17 to 28 participating in approved Israel programs.	Not published	$500 – $4K
Guller Young Scholars Award The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Guller Young Scholars program recognizes and supports outstanding young scholars within the Sigma Alpha Mu community.	Not published	Varies
Jerusalem Study Fund Jewish Federation of Delaware Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jerusalem Study Fund is a permanent restricted endowment of the Jewish Fund for the Future.	Not published	Varies
Amukah: Deepening our Practice Institute for Jewish Spirituality Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K	Not published	$1K – $5K
Walter S. Mander Foundation Grants Walter S Mander Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walter S. Mander Foundation offers grants focused on urban agriculture, local sustainable agriculture, community development, and cancer research.	Not published	Varies
HGF: Teen Education Grants The Harold Grinspoon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) offers the Teen Education Grants to support Jewish organizations in engaging teens through creative and informal educational programs.	Not published	Up to $10K
YAJF: The Thomases Family Endowment (Israeli Organizations (without a United States office)) Grant Youngstown Area Jewish Federation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $13K The Thomases Family Endowment, established by Irwin Thomases, supports Israeli organizations within the Partnership Region of Akko & Matte Asher, promoting tzedakah and community development.	Not published	$3K – $13K
Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds Grant The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds focus on supporting organizations that enhance the quality of life in Baltimore City and the local Jewish community.	Not published	Varies
Jewish Camp Scholarships Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor · Foundation Not published · Varies Federation's Jewish Summer Camp Scholarship program provides financial assistance to local families for day and overnight Jewish camp costs.	Not published	Varies
Maimonides II The Maryland Jewish Experience · Foundation Not published · Varies Advanced fellowship program for students who have already completed the Maimonides Leaders Fellows program.	Not published	Varies
Rachel B. Banks 2nd Year Scholarship Richmond Jewish Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship opportunity for second-year students	Not published	Varies
Chapter Heritage Grants Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fundamental to Zeta Beta Tau's heritage education, Chapter Heritage Grants provide chapters the opportunity to create meaningful programs that cultivate relationships within the Jewish community and preserve Zeta Beta Tau's heritage.	Not published	Varies
2026 Camp Stipends Greater Lansing Jewish Welfare Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships to local Jewish students to attend Jewish summer camps.	Not published	Varies
Holocaust Educators Scholarship The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge · Foundation Not published · $100 Annual scholarship program that underwrites Holocaust educational programs for teachers in the Baton Rouge region by funding attendance at the Belfer National Conference for Educators.	Not published	$100
Bring a Friend Referral Program Habonim Camp Kvutza Inc · Foundation Not published · $150 – $2K Current families can receive $150 off tuition for each new camper family they bring to Camp Gilboa, up to $1,500 total.	Not published	$150 – $2K
Jacob Kaplan Safe Campus Award The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing and supporting safe campus initiatives within Sigma Alpha Mu	Not published	Varies
Teen & Young Adult Travel Grants The Kranzberg Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Israel Center - Jewish Federation of St. Louis Application asks about interest in receiving information on upcoming Israel programs and trips sponsored by Jewish Federation of St. Louis.	Not published	Varies
Joshua Scholarship Fund - Yeshiva Scholarship The Jewish Community Building Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships to Minnesota residents who wish to study for one year in Israel at participating religious Zionist institutions.	Not published	Varies
Irene Butter Fund For Holocaust And Human Rights Education Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund dedicated to supporting Holocaust and human rights education.	Not published	Varies
Nathan & Sarah Chesin and Bernard & Mollie Steuer JDC Archives Fellowships Grant American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) · Foundation Not published · $3K The Nathan & Sarah Chesin and Bernard & Mollie Steuer Fellowships, established by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) in 2019, support scholars in graduate, post-doctoral, or independent research in the JDC Archives.	Not published	$3K
Iris Teen Tzedakah Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ · Foundation Not published · $16K A signature teen leadership initiative that educates teens about philanthropy. Participants pool their own donations—matched by the Herb and Milly Iris Endowment—and collaboratively decide how to allocate grants to Jewish organizations.	Not published	$16K
MEOR Israel Meor Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies MEOR Israel offers university students from around the country the opportunity of a lifetime to tour, learn, and live in Israel over winter or summer break.	Not published	Varies
Russian-Speaking Jewish Community Support Habonim Camp Kvutza Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Additional financial support may be available for Russian-speaking Jewish families.	Not published	Varies
Jewish Foundation Professional Development Grants for Jewish Educators Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Jewish Foundation Professional Development Grants for Jewish Educators aim to enhance the skills of educators in local Jewish schools. Funded by the Judith A. Kaye Fund, these grants support attendance at workshops and conferences.	Not published	Up to $3K

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About grants for jewish nonprofits

Jewish nonprofits draw on one of the most developed networks of dedicated funders in American philanthropy. Local and regional Jewish Federations (coordinated nationally through Jewish Federations of North America) allocate community funds, while large family foundations such as Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, the Jim Joseph Foundation, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, the Maimonides Fund, and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation fund Jewish education, engagement, and community life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for jewish nonprofits award?

Of the 521 grants for jewish nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 207 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $20K. The largest is $5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for jewish nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (45), The Jewish Community Foundation (13), Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia (12), Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (10), and Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Inc (9). In all, 199 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for jewish nonprofits due?

Of 521 grants listed, 17 accept applications on a rolling basis, 39 have a published upcoming deadline, 191 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 274 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 62% fall in January–March.

What grants are available for Jewish nonprofits?

Grants support Jewish education and day schools, synagogue and community life, leadership development, Israel engagement, social services, and racial equity within the Jewish community. Funding flows through local Jewish Federations' annual allocations, dedicated family foundations, and collaborative funds, with both program-specific and general operating support available.

Which foundations fund the Jewish community?

Major dedicated funders include Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, the Jim Joseph Foundation, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, the Maimonides Fund, and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Jewish Federations across the country also fund local agencies, and collaborative vehicles like the Jewish Community Response and Impact Fund have pooled resources from multiple foundations.

How do I find Jewish grant opportunities for my organization?

Start with your regional Jewish Federation, which often funds local agencies and can point you to community resources. From there, research dedicated national funders whose priorities match your mission, and use grant databases to identify foundations active in your program area. Most funders require 501(c)(3) status, and many fund within specific geographies or focus areas, so confirm eligibility before applying.

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