JWF-NJ’s Spring Cycle - Large Grants

JWF-NJ’s Spring Cycle - Large Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater MetroWest NJ
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The JWF-NJ’s Spring Cycle - Large Grants offers funding up to $25,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations supporting projects that empower women and girls in New Jersey. This initiative focuses on projects that specifically benefit women and their children, as applications from organizations promoting a majority of women will not be considered. Grants are awarded on a yearly basis, with reapplications permitted but not guaranteed. The foundation prioritizes areas within New Jersey, including counties like Essex and Morris.

Overview

Mission The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey (JWF-NJ) is a collaborative philanthropy inspired by Jewish values. Members are dedicated to empowering women and girls in New Jersey through education, advocacy, and strategic grant making. Jewish Women's Foundation of New Jersey is an advisory council fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Spring Grant Cycle For large grants, maximum request: $25,000 JWF-NJ accepts Letters of Intent (LOIs) from 501 (C)(3) organizations to support New Jersey-based projects consistent with our mission. The Trustees select those LOIs which are subsequently invited to submit a full proposal. The Large Grant Period runs from July 1 of a given year through June 30 of the following year. Funding is on a one-year basis; organizations may reapply annually, but funding is not guaranteed.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. An organization must use funds to support women, girls, or women with their children exclusively.Projects which support a “majority” of women will not be considered. An organization's overall support and inclusion of women and girls in leadership, on boards, and in key staff positions is considered.JWF-NJ funds both sectarian and non-sectarian organizations. An organization need not be Jewish to receive a grant.  JWF-NJ may fund a project which absorbs costs/offers discounts for its neediest participants.

Ineligibility

Grants cannot be awarded to individuals, political campaigns or organizations such as PACs, capital campaigns, or endowments.JWF-NJ does not provide funds for individual tuition scholarships (e.g., private school or university).