Global Shabbat Innovation Grant Submission Form

Global Shabbat Innovation Grant Submission Form
This form has a dual purpose. 1. We'd like to collect information from every community about their Global Shabbat Programs. 2. We'd also like to offer Everyone. Everywhere. the opportunity to apply for an innovation grant for their Global Shabbat experience. We are looking for thoughtful applications that are considering how to utilize funding to engage more prospects, members, and community partners. Think about partnership opportunities, consider engaging with other youth programs in your area, and dream big about how funding could take your experience to new heights. We want to make these dreams a reality.

Additionally, if you submit a grant application, please continue to check your email: this is how we’ll let you know about how much you’ve been granted and how we’ll be in touch if we have any questions.
Program Overview: We want to bring our global community together for one special Shabbat weekend, December 8-9, to celebrate the beauty and the light of Shabbat. This year, we are offering an innovation grant opportunity to take your Global Shabbat to new heights. One important goal of ours is to have you bring communities, cities, and regions together to truly make this Global Shabbat *global*.

You can learn more about the grant process by selecting that you are applying for an innovation grant below.
Contact Information
Are you Submitting on Behalf of your Chapter or your Region/Community?*
Chapter Name*
Region/Chapter Email
Chapter Type*

AZABBGBBYO
BBYO Community*
Are you a Global Community? (Any community outside of the United States and Canada)*
Are you Applying for a Global Shabbat Innovation Grant?*

YesNo
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Email*
example@example.com
Your Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Are you a Teen Leader or Staff Member?*
Program Information
Program Title*
Program Date*

MonthDayYear
Please remember, you need to submit your grant request by November 15, 2023 to be considered.
Program Registration Link*
What is the address of your event? *
If you don't have an exact address, include City and State or City and Country if you're a Global Community.
Please add your Community's Instagram Handle:*
Please share your Program Planning Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14UMdDe5QZzGYNbtmmG17aaACvnvRV8LFFbBupqsFrv8/edit?usp=sharing.

Your program timeline may be submitted as an outline; it does not need to be fully scripted yet by the time you submit. Make sure this is the document that you'll be continually updating and working in, so we can see it as it progresses!

Before you paste in the link, please make sure you allow anyone with the link to view your program planning form, so we can properly evaluate your application!
Program Planning Form Link*
Tell us a little bit about your Global Shabbat Plans:*
Think 2-3 sentences
Is your community considered a "Small Jewish Community?"*

YesNo
Does your program involve service?*

YesNo
Approximately how many hours of service will your community complete?
BBYO Members Expected*
BBYO Prospects Expected*

Global Shabbat Grant Application

You've entered the Global Shabbat Innovation Grant Application. Welcome! This application is for communities that are hoping to elevate their Global Shabbat experience. Tell us more below about your plans to innovate the experience for prospects and members alike. Be thoughtful and be sure to include a budget for how you're planning to use the funding you are applying for.

Each Chapter/Region will:
- Applications will open on August 18, 2023 and will be approved on a rolling basis
- Complete this form by November 15, 2023 to be considered for an innovation grant
- Create a Global Shabbat moment that is inclusive and focused on inviting prospective members to join in on the magic of Shabbat
- Complete a post-event reporting form
- Please prepare to track attendance using Mybbyo or another form of tracking if you are a global community. We will ask for a record of attendance following your program that must include the teen's name, grade, BBYO membership, and contact information. If we do not receive this information in your reporting form, your grant is subject to being revoked.
FAQ:
- Who should be engaged to attend this event? This grant is meant to reach your newest chapter/regional members as well as your chapter prospects! We want to share the magic and light of Shabbat with all members of your community, and specifically prospective and new members.
- When should I expect to hear back about funding? You will hear back about funding on a rolling basis. At the latest, you will hear back November 29, 2023.
- How will funding work? We ask that you work with your regional staff to pay for items relating to your Global Shabbat program. This will allow your community to avoid being reimbursed for the program.
We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Our best,

Your 35th International Shlichim

Staff Contact Information

Please list your community staff members information, and please use the additional boxes for any additional community staff you have.
BBYO Staff Member Name (1)*

First NameLast Name
BBYO Staff Member Email (1)*
example@example.com
BBYO Staff Member Name (2)

First NameLast Name
BBYO Staff Member Email (2)
example@example.com
BBYO Staff Member Name (3)

First NameLast Name
BBYO Staff Member Email (3)
example@example.com
Chapter Advisor Name (1)

First NameLast Name
Chapter Advisor Email (1)
example@example.com
Chapter Advisor Name (2)

First NameLast Name
Chapter Advisor Email (2)
example@example.com
Global Shabbat Innovation Grant Application
How much Funding in USD are you Applying for?*
What are you going to use the funding for? Please be as specific as possible.*
Please add a link to your budget if you have one, and if not, use this space to add your budget. We want to know exactly what the funding is going to be used for.
How are you Going to Innovate your Global Shabbat Experience with this Funding?*
Please also include a budget for your spending in the program planning form.
What are your Plans for Marketing this Global Shabbat Experience?*
Does your program involve learning about or focusing on antisemitism?*

YesNo
Tell us a Little about your Global Shabbats your Chapter/Region has Hosted in the Past*
Who have you Spoken to already to Help you Plan Global Shabbat? *
Staff? Advisor? I-Board member? AZA BBG Team Member? Community Member?
What else should we know about your Plans as we consider this Request? Are there any Areas of the Program you'd like Support on?
Are there challenges you anticipate? Anything you are particularly excited about? Need assistance securing talent, venues, brands, etc.?

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Global Shabbat Innovation Grant Submission Form

Contact Information

Global Shabbat Innovation Grant Application