Funding Amount

Up to US $500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

JUF: Springboard - PD Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Summary

The JUF: Springboard - PD Grant offers funding of up to $500 to support professional development for Jewish Youth Professionals and Educators in the Chicago area. This grant aims to enhance their skills and ability to provide quality programming for Jewish teens. Eligible applicants can access up to 50% of the program costs, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to foster meaningful Jewish experiences for the youth.

Overview

NOTE: To learn more about this funding opportunity, please email the Funder's team. PD Grant To provide access to professional development and training programs that enhance the ability to deliver quality programming to Chicago-area Jewish Teens. Funding Up to 50% of the program cost, not to exceed $500

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Jewish Youth Professionals and Educators in the metro area.Professional development grants are intended to support Chicago-based youth professionals’ in their skill building and enhancing their ability to create meaningful and positive Jewish experiences.

Ineligibility

What it isn't for:Grants may not be used to cover training that are not relevant to work serving Jewish teens.

What Jewish United Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
62
Total given
$106.57M
Median grant
$36K
Range
$5,227–$62.05M
  • By dollars: New York 62%, Illinois 37%, Massachusetts <1%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Skokie, IL.
  • 95% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 65% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Jewish Federations of North America · New York, NY

    Regular campaign

    $62.05M

  • Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago · Chicago, IL

    To support a range of nonprofit organizations which address humanitarian, health and…

    $36.31M

  • American Friends of Magen David Adom · New York, NY

    General operations

    $2.14M

  • American Friends of Natal · New York, NY

    General operations

    $1M

  • Quad Project · Chicago, IL

    General operations

    $1M

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

jewishprofessional-developmentyouth-programs

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