Grants for Jewish Nonprofits provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
UJA Designated Grants Overview: UJA makes designated grants available through requests for applications or by invitation to organizations for specific programs, capacity building, or initiatives. Key…
UJA General Operating Support Grants Overview: UJA provides general operating support grants that offer critical, unrestricted dollars for organizational infrastructure and resiliency. Key Details: -…
Unrestricted Operating Support Cycle (formerly General Community Core) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Menorah Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The…
UpStart Accelerator Purpose: Support early-stage, innovative Jewish organizations bringing something fresh and relevant to Jewish life. Geographic Scope: National (US and beyond); regional hubs in…
Valerie Gladfelter Scholarship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Overview About JCF Extensive History: Founded in 1979 as the Bequest…
Venture Israel Fellowship Type: Professional Development Fellowship Overview: An intensive 15-month program that aims to nurture a diverse network of Jewish professionals eager to create robust and…
Walter S. Mander Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter S. Mander Foundation Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Walter S. Mander Foundation offers grants focused on urban…
Weitz Family Lunch and Learn Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary Overview Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Founded in 1989,…
Wexner Davidson Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wexner Family Charitable Fund Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Wexner Davidson Fellowship (WDF) is a transformative leadership…
Wexner Field Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wexner Family Charitable Fund Amount: Approximately US $5,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Wexner Field Fellowship is a three-year…
Women of Vision Fund Type: Restricted Grant Program Overview: Women of Vision, Philadelphia's Jewish Women's Foundation, impacts the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls across…
Women of Vision Fund Overview: Women of Vision is Philadelphia's Jewish Women's Foundation that impacts the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls across generations and geographic…
Women of Vision Grants Overview: Grant program listed in foundation's offerings for women-focused initiatives. Geographic Scope: Greater New Haven, Connecticut Contact: Jewish Foundation of Greater…
YAJF: The Thomases Family Endowment (Israeli Organizations (without a United States office)) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Amount: US $2,500 - US $12,500 Last…
YALA Mini-Grants Overview: YALA Mini-Grants are designed to help young adults with new ideas for programs or resources get their passion projects off the ground. Geographic Scope:…
YALA Mini-Grants Overview: YALA Mini-Grants are designed to help young adults with new ideas for programs or resources get their passion projects off the ground. The program provides financial…
Yashar: Skills Training Initiative Funder: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation (with Foundation for Jewish Camp administration) Status: Active - first cohort announced February 24, 2026;…
Young Adult Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2024 Summary The Young Adult…
Overview Young Adults Israel Engagement Grants Does your organization have an idea, project, or event to bring Israeli arts, culture, or innovation to young adults with the goal of fostering a…
Young Jewish Fund Overview: A Federation giving circle created by the Bay Area Tribe, a group of local Jewish young adults. The inaugural fund focuses on addressing antisemitism in the Jewish…