St. Paul Jewish Federation: Ignite Grant

St. Paul Jewish Federation: Ignite Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The United Jewish Fund And Council
Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the St. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 30 Apr 2026.

Overview

Strengthening Jewish Life Through Strategic Investment The St. Paul Jewish Federation provides grants that empower organizations to create, expand, and sustain programs aligned with our mission: building a vibrant, inclusive, and connected Jewish community across our 12-county region. Our Community Impact Funding supports innovative initiatives, essential operations, and rapid-response needs—advancing Jewish education, engagement, equity, and continuity. Regional Grantmaking for a Connected Jewish Community The St. Paul Jewish Federation serves Jewish individuals and families across a 12-county region, from Pine County to Steele County and from Wabasha to Kanabec. Jewish life in our region is geographically dispersed, with people connected through colleges and universities, schools, congregations, social service organizations, and community institutions spread across urban, suburban, and rural communities. Regional grantmaking ensures that distance does not limit access, visibility, or belonging. Through Community Impact Funding, the Federation invests strategically in organizations and initiatives that meet people where they are, strengthen essential operations, support innovation, and respond quickly to emerging needs — advancing Jewish education, engagement, equity, and continuity so that no Jew ever feels alone, no matter where they live or learn. Ignite Grants Ignite Grants offer one-year funding for new or expanded programs that spark innovation, inclusion, and connection. Open to new and existing partners. Fueling Ideas. Igniting Impact. Ignite grants are designed to support programs, projects, and events that align with Federation priorities. Programs, projects, and events funded by Ignite Grants will offer the Jewish community both immediate benefits and the potential for long-term value. Ignite Grants are open to Jewish organizations serving the St. Paul Jewish Federation service area. Ignite grants fund new programs, projects, or events designed to address otherwise unmet needs in the Jewish community and existing programs, projects, or events that have shown past community impact. Applicants must demonstrate organizational health, alignment with Federation priorities, and a measurable community benefit. Organizations that receive Ignite Grants are also eligible to apply for Pillar Grants or K-12 Education formula funding and Burst Micro Grants.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All organizations must:Serve the Greater St. Paul Jewish community (12-county service area)Be a registered nonprofit or fiscally sponsored by oneAlign with Federation’s mission to strengthen Jewish life locally and globallyDemonstrate capacity to deliver the proposed program or initiativeShow how the grant will address unmet needs, expand access, or foster innovationProvide a plan for measuring impact and sustainability