How much funding does JFI Grants (Completion Funding Program) provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for JFI Grants (Completion Funding Program)?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

How often is JFI Grants (Completion Funding Program) offered?

JFI Grants (Completion Funding Program) runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 31, 2027.

JFI Grants (Completion Funding Program)

Jewish Film Institute

Foundation Annual Grants for Jewish Nonprofits Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

From the program guidelines: “Applications open annually in January”

Overview

The Jewish Film Institute's Grants provide finishing funds to original, independent films and media projects that explore Jewish history, life, culture, and identity with nuance and complexity.

Geographic Scope: California, US (Jewish Film Institute is based in San Francisco)

Focus Areas:

Jewish history, life, culture, and identity
Projects that reframe understanding of Jewish cultures and identities

Project Types Eligible:

Narratives
Documentaries
Shorts
Episodic programs
Web series
All genres welcome

Track Record:

Awarded $500,000 to 38 projects since 2020
Grantee films have premiered at leading domestic and international film festivals
Films have expanded reach to theatrical and streaming audiences

Special Awards: Grantees may be selected from the pool to receive special, signature awards

Contact Information:

Address: 145 Ninth Street Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415.621.0556
Fax: 415.621.0568
Email: info@jfi.org
Website: jfi.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications open annually in January
Announcements made publicly in August
2026 applications are now closed

How to Apply:

Visit the JFI Grants page for application details
Download application questions
Submit completed application during the open window (January annually)

Additional Resources:

Access complete archive of JFI grant-supported films
Review information about signature awards available to grantees
Subscribe to JFI Filmmaker Services newsletter for resources and opportunities tailored to filmmakers working with Jewish themes

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What Jewish Film Institute actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 5
Total given: $83K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $10K–$35K

By dollars: New York 88%, California 12%. Top recipient cities: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Pasadena, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.