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Passport to Jewish Life Grants

JEWISH FEDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTY

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 15, 2027

341 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Passport to Jewish Life Grants

Overview: These grants open doors to meaningful and exciting Jewish educational experiences for Orange County children and teens participating in Jewish summer programs, after-school programs, and other Jewish educational experiences.

Geographic Scope: Orange County, California

Focus Areas:

  • Jewish summer camps

  • Maccabi experiences

  • Peer group Poland-Israel journeys

  • Summer yeshivas

  • Religious and Hebrew school programs

  • Non-profit Jewish summer programs

    • Eligibility:

  • Students entering grades K-12 (specifically grades 3-12 for summer programs)

  • Families must reside in Orange County

  • For summer programs: students entering grades 3-12 in September

    • What They Don't Fund:

  • Programs subsidized by RootOne are excluded

    • Funding History:

  • Since 2007, over 3,118 Passport grants totaling over $1.8 million have been awarded

  • In 2023, 93 students received Passport grants to experience 26 summer programs

  • $76,642 dispersed in one year to support students in grades K-12

  • $37,717 provided in one cycle to eight congregations and Chabad centers for religious and Hebrew school

    • Funding Sources:

  • Ann Moskowitz Passport to Jewish Life Endowment Fund

  • Temple Beth Emet Endowment

  • Federation's Annual Campaign

    • Contact Information:
    Jewish Federation of Orange County
    1 Federation Way, Suite 210
    Irvine, CA 92603-0174
    949.435.3484
    [email protected]

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access the application through the Federation's website
    2. Complete the online application form
    3. Submit by the deadline (typically March 15 for summer programs)
    4. Submission must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on deadline date

    Required Materials:

  • Student information

  • Parent/family information

  • Program details and selection

  • Documentation of Orange County residency

    • Application Details:

  • FAQ and guidelines available on website

  • Online application portal

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    Fields of Work

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