YALA Mini-Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Young adults with new Jewish ideas
- Projects that align with community values
Overview
YALA Mini-Grants are designed to help young adults with new ideas for programs or resources get their passion projects off the ground.
Geographic Scope: Minneapolis/Minnesota area
Focus Areas:
- New Jewish programs and initiatives
- Community projects led by young adults
- Passion projects with Jewish connection
What They Fund:
- Program development and launch
- Resource creation
- Innovation in Jewish community engagement
Eligibility:
- Young adults with new Jewish ideas
- Projects that align with community values
Support Provided:
- Financial resources
- Marketing and promotional support
- Additional support as needed
Contact Information:
- Contact Person: Emma Dunn, YALA Manager
- Email: Available through jewishminneapolis.org
Background: Examples of funded projects include Heritage Judaica, Multiracial Jewish Association of Minnesota, Folk Will Save Us Podcast, and Liderbukh (a digital resource for Yiddish folk songs).
How to Apply
Application Process
Specific application steps not detailed in provided content. To apply:
- Contact Emma Dunn, YALA Manager
- Email jewishminneapolis.org with inquiry
- Discuss your new Jewish project idea
- Receive guidance and support with project development
Required Materials: Not specified in provided content
Contact: Email Emma Dunn, YALA Manager for more information and application details.
What Minneapolis Jewish Federation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 152
- Total given
- $12.82M
- Median grant
- $22K
- Range
- $5,023–$2.35M
- By dollars: Minnesota 81%, New York 7%, District of Columbia 3%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; St Louis Park, MN.
- >99% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Jewish Community Relations Council MN & Dakotas · Minneapolis, MN
Security
$2.35M
Jewish Family & Childrens Svc - Operating · Golden Valley, MN
General operating support
$1.49M
Minnesota JCC · St Paul, MN
General operating support
$792K
Smith Jewish Academy - SJA · St Louis Park, MN
General operating support
$561K
Beth El Synagogue · St Louis Park, MN
General operating support
$461K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Jewish
- Youth programs
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