2023-24 Grant Proposal Guidelines
“We unite our diverse Jewish community, inspiring each person’s actions to strengthen Jewish life in Greater New Haven and around the world.”
In accordance with the community strategic plan, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is committed to ensuring the top priorities of education, security, advocacy, and collaboration are addressed by creating meaningful Jewish experiences. To best address our community needs, funds are allocated through a grant-based process. This change allows for more creativity, collaboration, and engagement from every aspect of our community. This initiative welcomes participation from synagogues, any Jewish organization, and partnership that meets the needs of our growing community.
Goals
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Unite our Jewish community embracing diversity and strengthening relationships through shared values and goals.
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Empower Jewish journeys through learning and immersive experiences that create meaningful moments in Jewish life.
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Maximize impact by building bridges amongst the entire community to foster a robust Jewish community and encouraging collaboration between Jewish organizations to maximize resources.
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Advocate as a voice of the collective Jewish community.
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Enhance the quality of life in Greater New Haven by engaging unaffiliated members of our community to ensure Jewish continuity.
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Support creative and impactful community programs that nurture and advance Jewish values.
Grant Proposals
Grants should focus on unmet needs and/or programming goals aligned with the core priorities of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven. Grants will be awarded for specific program or community needs, not for unrestricted purposes or capital needs.
Criteria for Project Evaluation
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The grant proposal must be relevant to the priorities stated in the strategic plan and the long-term goals of strengthening Greater New Haven, Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
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The grant proposal must address a demonstrated need within the Jewish community and propose a solution that it is well planned and feasible.
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The grant applicant (organization or individual) must outline a detailed plan to implement the proposal, including a timeline for completion.
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The grant proposal must include an appropriate budget and financial plan that demonstrates sustainability and independence from the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven.
Application Process
Grant applications will be accepted from tax-exempt organizations classified under Section 501(c)3 or described in Section 170 (b) (1) (A) of the Internal Revenue Code or an individual with a relationship to an organization.
Individuals wishing to apply for an independent grant must be supported by an organization, agency, or synagogue as a sponsoring entity that meets the criteria as stated above and follow the same application guidelines. Grant applications must be approved and signed by the Executive Director and the Board President of the applying organization.
Applicants MUST discuss their grant proposal with Robyn Teplitzky in advance of submission to ensure that the proposal meets grant guidelines.
Grant requests must be made on an annual basis. Multi-year proposals of up to three years will be considered; these proposals must include an implementation plan and anticipated budget for each year. Continuation of funding for each year is dependent upon meeting project goals and availability of funds.
Grant renewals may be considered dependent upon meeting the specified criteria, available funding, and successful completion of the initial grant.
Grant recipients are required to submit a mid-year progress report and a final evaluation regarding the use of allocated funds, including detailed information how the money granted was utilized for the purpose for which it was awarded; the impact of the project thus far; and any roadblocks to implementation.
All grant recipients MUST include in all marketing, publicity, and promotional advertisements “This program has been made possible through a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven” with the Federation logo.
Grant information may be submitted online here.
Funding Range
Grants amounts will be awarded up to $25,000 in the first cycle.
Allocation Process
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Grant funds will be awarded incrementally over a twelve-month period: 50% at the start of the award period; 45% upon completion of mid-year review; and 5% upon completion of the final grant report.
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Payments for approved grants will be processed by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven to the agency directly. Individual’s payments will be processed through the sponsoring organization.
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Grant deadlines:
January 16, 2023 Grant proposal submission period opens
February 10, 2023 Grant proposal submission period closes
March 6, 2023 Applicants to be notified
May 2023 Check-in with Robyn Teplitzky to discuss progress
August 18, 2023 Midyear report due
October 2023 Check-in with Robyn Teplitzky to discuss progress
January 10, 2024 Final report due