How much funding does JUF: Springboard - PD Grant provide?

JUF: Springboard - PD Grant provides Up to US $500 in funding.

When is the deadline for JUF: Springboard - PD Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

JUF: Springboard - PD Grant

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago

Foundation Grants for Jewish Nonprofits Professional Development Grants Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Up to US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

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.

Other requirements

Jewish Youth Professionals and Educators in the metro area.

Not eligible / not funded

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

Overview

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.

NOTE: To learn more about this funding opportunity, please email the Funder's team.
To provide access to professional development and training programs that enhance the ability to deliver quality programming to Chicago-area Jewish Teens.

Eligibility

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 of Metropolitan Chicago actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 41
Total given: $107.52M
Median grant: $38K
Range: $5,953–$57.19M

By dollars: New York 56%, Illinois 43%, Massachusetts <1%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Skokie, IL.
90% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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$2.57M
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