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 ideas for Jewish programs or resources
- Projects in early/incubation stage
Overview
YALA Mini-Grants are designed to help young adults with new ideas for programs or resources get their passion projects off the ground. The program provides financial resources, promotion, and other support as needed.
Geographic Scope: Minneapolis/Minnesota area
Focus Areas:
- New Jewish ideas and programs
- Young adult-led initiatives
- Community projects with Jewish connection
Eligibility:
- Young adults with new ideas for Jewish programs or resources
- Projects in early/incubation stage
Examples of Funded Projects:
- Liderbukh (Yiddish folk song digitization project)
- Heritage Judaica
- Multiracial Jewish Association of Minnesota
- Folk Will Save Us Podcast
Geographic Service Area: Minnesota, United States
How to Apply
Application Process
To apply for YALA Mini-Grants:
- Learn more about the program
- Contact Emma Dunn, YALA Manager
- Submit your proposal with details about your new Jewish program idea
The program provides support including:
- Financial resources
- Marketing/promotional support
- Other support as needed
What The Jewish Community Building Corporation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $342K
- Median grant
- $342K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN.
Example grants
Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation LLC · Minneapolis, MN
Jcbc fund
$342K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Jewish
- Youth programs
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