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JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program

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Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

September 1, 2026

147 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program

Overview: A dynamic annual program designed to engage local high school leaders in the philanthropic process. Teen participants become grantmakers, deciding how to allocate $10,000 to Jewish causes in Columbus aligned with a chosen funding priority.

Key Features:

  • Just 5 sessions per year

  • Learn Jewish values in action through philanthropy and community impact

  • Connect with other Jewish teens

  • Build confidence, purpose & pride

  • Boost college resume and earn service hours

  • Build leadership & teamwork skills

  • Teens decide where $10,000 in grants go

    • Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio area

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a B'nai Tzedek Fund (BTF) Holder

  • Rising 9th–12th grader

  • Donate a minimum of $36 from your BTF to the granting pool

    • Program Details:

  • Establish a competitive grants program

  • Decide on philanthropic focus

  • Award $10,000 in grants to selected proposals

  • 2025-2026 session dates:

    • - Sunday, September 28, 2025
    - Sunday, November 16, 2025
    - Sunday, January 11, 2026
    - Sunday, February 1, 2026
    - Sunday, April 12, 2026

    Contact: Rabbi Yoni Nadiv at yoni@jewishcolumbus.org for questions about B'nai Tzedek or JCYF

    Status: Applications for 2025-2026 cohort are now closed. Check back for next cohort information.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Current Status: 2025-2026 JCYF Applications Are Now Closed

    Stay tuned for more information about how to apply for the next cohort.

    General Requirements for Future Cohorts:
    1. Be a B'nai Tzedek Fund holder
    2. Be a rising 9th–12th grader
    3. Commit minimum of $36 from your BTF to the granting pool
    4. Attend all 5 sessions (September 28, 2025 through April 12, 2026)

    Need a B'nai Tzedek Fund?
    Contact Rabbi Yoni Nadiv at yoni@jewishcolumbus.org to learn more about establishing a BTF.

    B'nai Tzedek Fund Details: 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.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    jewishyouth-programsyouth-leadershipmentoring

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