JGather Organizational Engagement Grants

JGather Organizational Engagement Grants

Focus Area: Jewish Engagement

Geographic Scope: Greater Atlanta, Georgia

Program Description: Grants to support Jewish 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Atlanta area that create gatherings designed to build meaningful Jewish connections, reach new people, deepen engagement, and strengthen community through creative, welcoming, and impactful programs.

Eligibility:

Any Jewish 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the Greater Atlanta area

Includes synagogues, schools, agencies, and grassroots groups with nonprofit status

Note: Individuals or families looking to host gatherings should apply for Individual Gather Grants instead

Priority Considerations:

Organizations with limited financial and staff capacity

Programs created in collaboration with one or more Jewish partners

Gatherings that are accessible, innovative, and welcoming

Lower-resourced organizations with limited staff or financial capacity

Types of Programs Funded:

Holiday gatherings

Intergenerational learning

Creative Jewish social programs

Cross-organizational partnerships

Programs that are relational (focused on building connections)

Programs that are Jewishly meaningful (ritual, learning, culture, holidays, identity, values)

Programs that are inclusive and welcoming of diverse backgrounds

What They Don't Fund:

Political events

Capital campaigns

Fundraising events

Requirements:

Must collect registration sign-ups for all gatherings

Short report must be submitted after program including: number of participants, demographics, and stories of connection

Organizations may apply once per grant cycle

Multiple gatherings may be bundled into one proposal if part of same program

Programs should minimize cost barriers to participation (modest fees allowed if they support program sustainability)

FY2025 Allocation: $182,304

Contact Information:

Phone: (404) 873-1661

Website: jewishatlanta.org