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NEI Microgrants (NextGen Engagement Initiative)

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NEI Microgrants

Overview: Small grants for collaborative programs designed to engage Jewish young adults in Los Angeles. Part of the NextGen Engagement Initiative (NEI), a partnership between Jewish Federation Los Angeles and the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles through their Cutting Edge grants program.

Geographic Scope: Los Angeles

Focus Areas:

  • Programming for Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s

  • Jewish arts and culture

  • Food justice and Jewish education

  • LGBTQ+ Jewish engagement

  • Community building and networking

  • Jewish film and cultural programming

    • Eligibility:

  • Only NEI network members in good standing may apply

  • Programs must represent collaborations between two or more NEI network organizations

  • Partners may collaborate with organizations outside the network

    • Award Details:

  • Grant range: $1,000 - $5,000

  • Running since 2009

  • Programs must be collaborative initiatives

    • Key Information:

  • NEI provides peer support, expert guidance, and professional development to Jewish professionals

  • Network meets regularly both in-person and virtually

  • Focus on underserved population of Jewish professionals in smaller community organizations working with young adults

    • Example Programs Funded (2013):

  • Artists' Community Retreat

  • SEDER Art Microgrant Initiative

  • Shul Crawl (synagogue visiting series)

  • LGBT and Ally Birthright Trip

  • Jewish Film Festival programming

    • Contact: NEI@JewishLA.org

    How to Apply

    NEI Microgrant Application Process

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicant must be a NEI network member in good standing

  • Program must be a collaborative effort between 2+ NEI network organizations

  • Partners may also include organizations outside the network

    • Grant Characteristics:

  • Grants range from $1,000 - $5,000

  • Focus on innovative and meaningful engagement of young adults (20s and 30s)

    • Contact for more information: NEI@JewishLA.org

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