JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program
Funding Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program
Status: Applications for FY25-26 cohort are now closed
Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio area
Program Overview:
JCYF is a dynamic annual program designed to engage local high school leaders in the philanthropic process. Participants become grantmakers, deciding how to allocate $10,000 to Jewish causes in Columbus, aligning with a chosen funding priority.
Key Features:
Eligibility Requirements:
*B'nai Tzedek is a program that encourages teens to become involved in tzedakah by establishing a Fund for charitable giving. When you donate $125, JewishColumbus and the Mitzi Saeman Fund contribute $375 to your gift, giving you a starting balance of $500 from which to donate to other nonprofit organizations.
Session Dates (FY25-26):
Contact:
How to Apply
JCYF Application Process
Status: Applications for FY25-26 cohort are now closed. Stay tuned for more information about how to apply for the next cohort.
Next Steps:
Check back for information about future cohort applications.
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