[J-Serve 2021] Grant Application

Grant Funding is Now Available for J-Serve 2021!

J-Serve is the International Day of Jewish Teen Service. In an effort to empower a growing number of communities around the world to participate and expand their program efforts, we are excited to announce that community grants are now available for J-Serve 2021—happening worldwide on Sunday, April 11, 2021!

Available Grants for J-Serve 2021 include:
1. Large Community Grant - up to $2,500
  Open to all J-Serve projects led by new or returning agencies that can demonstrate 3+ strong community partnerships and whose programming will reach 200+ Jewish teens (grades 6 - 12).
2. Mid-Size Community Grant - up to $1,800
  Open to all J-Serve projects led by new or returning agencies that can demonstrate 2+ established community partnerships and whose programming will reach 100+ Jewish teens (grades 6 - 12)
3. Micro-Grant - up to $500
  Open to all J-Serve projects engaging 10+ Jewish teens in partnership with at least one other local community movement/agency.
ABOUT J-SERVE
Since 2005, J-Serve has provided teens with a unique opportunity to unite through service as a global community of thousands committed to fulfilling the Jewish values of gemilut chasidim, acts of loving kindness, tzedakah, just and charitable giving, and tikkum olam, the responsibility to repair the world. Every year, Jewish teens around the world join together on this special day and throughout the spring to make their community and the world a better place.

The goal of J-Serve is to highlight the importance of service and social action, emphasizing the critical role teens play in bettering their communities by empowering young leaders to create and support impactful experiences that will mobilize Jewish teens in grades 6 - 12 across denominational and organizational lines to make a difference both at home and in the world. J-Serve and its endorsing partners are committed to the idea that serving others is not only a core tenet within modern Jewish values, but also that it's a key component of a life-long continuum that engages, maintains, and strengthens teen involvement in Jewish life.

J-Serve is a collaborative effort run by BBYO in partnership with Repair the World, Good Deeds Day, and YSA's Global Youth Service Day. The initiative is generously underwritten by the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, among others.

There are many ways to make change in your community beyond direct service including lots of virtual or socially distant options. Potential ideas open for exploration may include, but are not limited to:
- Advocacy Trainings
- Philanthropic Events
- Community Organizing Rallies
- First Responder Trainings
- Charity Rides/Runs/Walks
- Dance Marathon Fundraisers
- Lobbyist Trainings and/or Outings
Whatever you decide, lean into your creativity to create the ultimate, culminating spring service experience for Jewish teens to celebrate your community’s yearlong commitment to social action.

With questions regarding J-Serve and/or available grant funding opportunities, please contact Nolan Hausler, J-Serve International Program Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: You must complete this online grant application in one sitting.

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I. J-Serve 2021 Grants and Minimum Requirements

Grant Name	Application Deadline	Maximum Funding Awarded	Minimum Teen Engagement Requirement	Experience + Partnership Requirement
Large/Experienced Community Grant	Awarded on a rolling basis	up to $2500	at least 200 teens	3+ strong movement/agency partners
Mid-Size/New Community Grant	Awarded on a rolling basis	up to $1800	at least 100 teens	2+ established movement/agency partners
Micro Grant	Awarded on a rolling basis	up to $500	at least 10 teens	1+ movement/agency partners

*All projects should engage both high school and middle school teens (grades 6 - 12).

NOTE: as you formulate your funding request throughout this application, please keep in mind that J-Serve grant funds are typically awarded assuming an average spend of $10/teen. Any major deviations from this amount should be explained within the grant application request.

II. Requirements of all Lead Agencies upon approval of a J-Serve Grant [of any size] include:
- Electronic submission of a signed J-Serve Grant Agreement
- Electronic submission of a completed J-Serve Progress Update form
- Electronic submission of a full participant data list including (at least, but not limited to) NAME, EMAIL, HS GRADE, GENDER, PHONE NUMBER for all teens engaged by the project
- Electronic submission of a completed J-Serve Final Project Evaluation & Budget Report form
- Participation in > 75% of all J-Serve Community Training Calls (Exact dates + times TBD),
- Online registration link for the local project(s) to be created and shared to post on the official J-Serve website ,
- Inclusion of the official J-Serve logo on all shirts, swag, banners and/or other printed materials associated with the project, AND
- Digital file sharing of all promotional materials - including videos, photos, event flyers, and/or press clippings - associated with the project.
Failure to comply with any of the above stipulations without suitable explanation will be reason to withhold J-Serve grant funding.
I have read and agree to the above requirements for requesting and receiving a J-Serve grant. *

Yes, I have

III. About Your J-Serve Project
Full Name *

First Name Last Name
Organization or Group Type *
BBYO Community *
Organization Name *
Your Position/Title : *
Your E-mail Address: *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Your Phone Number : *

Area Code Phone Number
Has your organization ever received a J-Serve grant in the past? *

Yes No
How much funding did you receive for your most recent J-Serve project?
$xxxx.xx
For which type of J-Serve grant are you applying on behalf of your community? *

Large/Experienced Community Grant - (200+ teens) up to $2,500 Mid-Size/New Community Grant - (100+ teens) up to $1,800 Micro Grant - (10+ teens) up to $500
How much funding are you requesting for your J-Serve grant? *
$ XXXX.XX USD
*NOTE: please keep in mind when indicating the exact grant amount requested above that funds are generally allotted at $10/teen engaged, unless a strong case is made for additional funding required.
Date of Your J-Serve Project: *

Month Day Year
Location of J-Serve Project *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province
At this point, what is your planned program implementation? *

In-person Virtual Hybrid
Minimum number of total teens you anticipate engaging as part of J-Serve:
TOTAL Minimum Number of Engaged Teens (Grades 6 - 12) *
Of the total, Number of of High School Students (Grades 9 - 12) *
Of the total, Number of of Middle School Students (Grades 6 - 8) *
Other local Jewish community movements and/or agencies you will partner with to recruit teen participants for J-Serve: *

V. Projected Program Budget
Program Budget- J-Serve grant funds can be used to promote your J-Serve project, to pay for out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the overall volunteer experience, and/or to cover relevant administrative fees/services.

Please UPLOAD a complete budget proposal outlining how you plan to make use of all requested grant funding – including individual line items reflecting all anticipated expenses as well as revenue sources (which should include any additional sources of income you expect to receive to support this program).
J-Serve Projected Program Budget *
VI. Applicant's Signature
Given the staff + teen collaborative nature of the J-Serve program, we ask that both the lead agency staff contact and a designated teen project coordinator sign this application together to indicate shared buy-in of the content included within this form. By signing in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you are the person(s) - both staff and teen - completing this application.

When you press the 'Submit' button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received.
J-Serve STAFF Project Coordinator E-Signature *

Clear
J-Serve TEEN Project Coordinator E-Signature *

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