FY25 Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Grant and Annual Allocations Applications

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Grant and Annual Allocations Applications

Thank you for applying for a grant or annual allocation from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. We look forward to partnering with you in building a stronger Jewish community. Please see all of our available grant opportunities below. All applications due March 1, 2024.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Organization
Your role at organization
Email
Confirmation and a link to continue editing your application(s) will be sent to this email address.
Board Chair

First NameLast Name
Board Chair Email
This email will be added to our Ecosystem email list, for periodic community updates for all Jewish Atlanta organizations
Organization Website
Organization Mission & Vision
Adapting to the Current Reality
How has your organization been impacted by the war in Israel since October 7? Have you experienced other significant challenges and, if so, how is your organization addressing them?
Organization Budget

Please share your current fiscal year budget, as well as your upcoming fiscal year budget (if approved). If you are a national organization in the United States, please upload your local/regional budget for the Atlanta area only.
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Optional: Introduction Video

If your organization has a promotional video, please share it here. If you do not have a promotional video, you are welcome to upload a simple 2 minute clip created on your cell phone. We are not judging the production quality of the video, but rather utilizing this as an opportunity to learn more about your organization.
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Which grant and allocations opportunities are you applying for? All applications due March 1. Please select all opportunities you’d like to apply for.

Annual Allocations Application for Core, Domestic, and Global partners - by invitation only. Contact Annie Garrett with questions - agarrett@jewishatlanta.org.Jewish Abilities Atlanta - Jewish Abilities Atlanta (JAA) invites Jewish community partners to apply for grant funding ranging from $10,000-$20,000. This one-year JAA grant will support community partners in launching projects that create more inclusive and accessible communities for people with disabilities. Contact Amy Murphy with questions - amurphy@jewishatlanta.org.JumpSpark - JumpSpark is Federation’s hub of engagement for the Atlanta Jewish teen ecosystem. Through strategic investment in partner programs, support of new ideas and relationship-building, JumpSpark is committed to meeting the needs of teens, their parents, and the Jewish educators and professionals serving them. Two types of JumpSpark grants are available, depending on the project scope. Large-Scale Project sustainability grants (up to $35,000) applications open until March 1, 2024. Prototype grants (up to $5,000) will be offered in two rounds: January 16-March 1, and a second round in October 2024. Contact Jessie Schwartzman (jschwartzman@jewishatlanta.org) with questions.Jewish Education Collaborative BOOST Grants - "Building On Our Strengths Together" Micro-Grants of $500 - $2,500 are available for supplemental Jewish education programs (Pre-K to 7th) to grow and enhance nascent educational programs. Grants are intended to help creative ideas move from the pilot phase to model status. Sometimes all it takes to transform programs from "good" to "great" is a little BOOST! BOOST grants will be offered in two rounds: January 16-March 1, and a second round in October 2024. Contact Rabbi Elana Perry with questions - eperry@jewishatlanta.org.
Note regarding FY25 Innovation Grants: The Federation Innovation Fund accelerates Jewish innovation by investing in transformative, creative, scalable, and community-driven projects and technologies that reimagine Jewish life in Atlanta and across the globe and will catalyze positive change. In order to invest in the capacity and development of our existing grantees, Federation's Innovation Initiative will only be offering renewal grants to existing grantees in FY25. Please contact Samantha Kurgan (skurgan@jewishatlanta.org) with questions.
Please view all eligible Annual Allocations Partners here.

Annual Allocations Application

For Core, Domestic, and Global Portfolio Partners. By invitation only. Applications due March 1, 2024. Contact Annie Garrett for more information - agarrett@jewishatlanta.org.
Please view all eligible Annual Allocations Partners here.
Organization
Current Student Enrollment (as of date this application is completed)
Organization Narrative
What community needs are you seeking to address with funding from Federation? How will you address these needs over the next year?
Community Partnerships
Will you be working with other community partner(s) to address these needs? If yes, please identify community partner(s) and how this partnership will benefit your work.
Please select the Allocations Outcomes that align most closely with the work of your organization.

A broad and diversified array of Jewish communal education and experiences that allow Jews and their loved ones to fulfill their Jewish identity and leads to increased involvement in Jewish life and activitiesEquitably distributed physical and online spaces that promote engagement in Jewish experiencesA Jewish community where organizations and its members welcome and embrace all Jews and their loved onesIncreased knowledge, understanding,and exposure to Israel and the Israeli communityIncreased awareness of organizations that serve vulnerable populations in global Jewish communitiesOptimal health and wellbeing, ability to live as independently as possible and optimal quality of life for Atlanta’s Jewish community
Has your organization's contributions to the outcomes selected above changed since the most recent End of Year report (completed in fall of 2023)? If so, please describe.
Target Audience(s)
What target audience(s) will benefit from a Federation allocation? What needs are you addressing with this audience? Have you seen any changes in this audience's needs over the past 2-3 years? If yes, please describe the way your organization has shifted to meet these needs.
Please include 1-2 stories that illustrate the impact that your organization is having on the community.
Names may be changed to protect identity. Federation may utilize these stories for marketing and fundraising purposes.
Optional: Funding Requested
If your organization receives an allocation of less than $100,000, please indicate a request and tell us why you are requesting this amount.
The Core Allocations Committees of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta invites you to apply for an additional one-time only funding opportunity. This grant is for a special project which is in addition to any resources you currently receive through the Allocations process and will be considered separately from your organization's Allocations application.The Core Committee looking to fund 1-2 projects for a total between $10,000-$50,000 that address one of the identified themes listed below. If you would like to apply for this opportunity, you will be directed a Special Grant application after submitting this form.

The Core Partner Committee is looking to fund new projects in one of the following areas:
- Combatting Antisemitism
- Engaging the Midlife Community (55-74)
Projects must be piloting something new and/or innovative for the applying organization. In addition, projects must be in collaboration with another Jewish organization in Atlanta.
The Domestic Allocations Committees of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta invites you to apply for an additional one-time only funding opportunity. This grant is for a special project which is in addition to any resources you currently receive through the Allocations process and will be considered separately from your organization's Allocations application.The Core Committee looking to fund 1-2 projects for a total between $10,000-$50,000 that address one of the identified themes listed below. If you would like to apply for this opportunity, you will be directed a Special Grant application after submitting this form.

The Domestic Committee is looking to fund projects in one of the following areas:
- Combating Antisemitism
- Israel Engagement
- Jewish Literacy
- Mental Health
Would you like to apply for the Allocations Special Grant?

Ukraine Emergency Fund Special Grant
The Global Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta invites you to apply for an additional one-time only funding opportunity. This grant is for a special project focused on providing relief efforts to Ukrainians or those impacted by the war in Ukraine. This grant is in addition to any resources you currently receive through the Allocations process and will be considered separately from your allocation application. To apply for this special grant, please complete the section below. If you do not want to apply at this time, please select next at the bottom of the page.
Brief Project Description
How much funding are you requesting for this Special Grant project?
Proposals may range from $10,000-$50,000
How does this project support relief efforts for Ukrainians or those impacted by the war in Ukraine?
Project Goals and Measurements of Success
Description of target population, including age range (if applicable)
Project timeline
Description of collaborating partner(s) and roles in project (if applicable)
Please upload a project budget

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Jewish Abilities Atlanta Funding Application

Jewish Abilities Atlanta (JAA) invites Jewish community partners to apply for grant funding ranging from $10,000-$20,000. This one-year JAA grant will support community partners in launching projects that create more inclusive and accessible communities for people with disabilities. Applications due March 1, 2024. If your organization is invited to the next stage, a virtual interview will be scheduled. Final funding decisions will be announced in May. Contact Amy Murphy for more information - amurphy@jewishatlanta.org.
How much funding are you requesting for this project?
Proposals may range from $10,000-$20,000
Project Narrative
What community needs are you seeking to address with funding from Federation? How will you address these needs over the next year?
How will this project contribute to creating an inclusive and accessible community and/or opportunities for individuals with disabilities?
Community Partnerships
Are there opportunities to work in collaboration with other partners to address this need? If so, who and how will this partnership benefit your work?
How will this project be sustained after the one-year grant cycle?
Project Goals and Measurements of Success
Project timeline
Please upload a project budget

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JumpSpark is Federation’s hub of engagement for the Atlanta Jewish teen ecosystem. Through strategic investment in partner programs, support of new ideas, and innovative programming and deep relationship building, JumpSpark is committed to meeting the needs of teens, their parents, and the Jewish educators and professionals serving them.
What type of JumpSpark grant(s) are you applying for?

A Large-Scale Grant for ongoing teen engagement work (up to $35,000)A Prototype Grant to pilot or broaden teen engagement programs (up to $5,000)

JumpSpark Prototype Grant - Application for Funding

Want to try something different for the first time? Or expand something that was successful last year? JumpSpark is offering Prototype Grants of up to $5,000 to help you to broaden your reach to teens and/or deepen your impact. Let us help you innovate! A Prototype Grant project can be the first time you’ve developed this project or a new way of thinking about an existing project. We aim to be a partner throughout the process, offering guidance, resources, and connections. JumpSpark will be doing two rounds of Prototype Grant applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Round 1: January 16th-March 1st. Round 2: Open in October 2024. All applications must fit within one of the focus areas, which have been identified as teen community priorities: Israel engagement and education, Mental health and well-being, Post-bnai mitzvah, middle school engagement, Antisemitism. Contact Jessie Schwartzman with questions (jschwartzman@jewishatlanta.org).
Project Title
How much funding are you requesting for this project?
Up to $5,000
Please upload a project budget

Including, but no limited to, staffing, event supplies, venue rentals, and marketing/advertising.
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Primary Target Audience
Please be as specific as possible, including geographic/demographic reach and grades of target audience
What needs are you addressing and how do you plan to address them?
Provide a concise description of your prototype in 3-5 sentences
Which prototype focus area(s) is this program addressing?

Israel Engagement and EducationMental Health and Well-beingPost-B'nai MitzvahMiddle School EngagementAntisemitism
Is this a new or expanded project?

New projectExpanded project
Did you receive a prototype grant last year?

YesNo
How many teens (7th-12th grade) will you engage with this project?
How many people total will you engage with this project?
What are two concrete measures of success for this project?
Please ensure all goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Based).
How do you plan to market the impact of this program?
How can JumpSpark support the success of this project?
Anything else we should know about this application?

JumpSpark Large Scale Grant - Application for Funding

JumpSpark is Federation’s hub of engagement for the Atlanta Jewish teen ecosystem. Through strategic investment in partner programs, support of new ideas, and innovative programming and deep relationship building, JumpSpark is committed to meeting the needs of teens, their parents, and the Jewish educators and professionals serving them. JumpSpark is seeking applications up to $35,000. Grant applications are due March 1, 2024. Contact Rabbi Elana Perry for more information - eperry@jewishatlanta.org.
Community Needs
What community needs are you seeking to address with funding from Federation? How will you address these needs over the next year?
Community Partnerships
Are there opportunities to work in collaboration with other partners to address this need? If so, who and how will this partnership benefit your work?
JumpSpark Outcomes:
- Jewish teens in Atlanta will increase and deepen their level of engagement in the Jewish community.
- More Atlanta teens will participate in high-quality Israel program experiences that deepen their understanding of Israel and strengthen their ability to address antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes.
- Jewish teen professionals will expand their network of colleagues and build meaningful connections in ways that help them strengthen the quality and diversity of teen programming.
- Parents of Jewish teens will be better able to support their teens and connect them with meaningful and relevant engagement in the Jewish community.
- Community leaders and parents will demonstrate increased support for Jewish teen engagement and recognize teen engagement as an important part of an intellectually, socially, and spiritually thriving Jewish community in Atlanta.
Please describe how the work that you do contributes to the outcomes listed above and include how they will be measured. Please respond to as many as you feel reflect the work of your organization.
JumpSpark's Target Audiences:
- High school and post b'nai mitzvah middle school teens from Jewish/interfaith households, particularly those who have been un- or under-engaged in their Jewish communities
- Parents and guardians of Jewish/interfaith teens
- Jewish professionals and lay leaders working with Jewish/interfaith teens
Target Audience
What target audience(s) will benefit from a JumpSpark Grant? Please be as specific as you can, including age ranges, geographic reaches, etc.
Needs of Target Audience(s)
What needs are you addressing with this audience/s? Have you seen any changes in this audience’s needs over the last year? If yes, please describe and include the way you have shifted to meet those needs.
Key Performance Indicators for last year:
If you previously received a grant, include the 3-4 KPIs from your grant agreement, results (or expected result) for this year, and any relevant notes or explanations.
Key Performance Indicators for this year:
Please include projected number of teens, projected number of teens that are identified as attending frequently, and two additional 4 SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timely) KPIs that demonstrate the impact of your work.
JumpSpark seeks to enrich the teen experience by empowering teens through leadership opportunities. How does your organization infuse and elevate teens? Please share examples.
Infuse: engaging teens in decisions that impact the teen ecosystem (e.g. meeting with a teen committee, teens helping to analyze evaluation data). Elevate: engaging teens in decisions that impact the broader Jewish ecosystem (e.g. teen representation on the organizational board, a teen presenting on a panel to discuss antisemitism)
Please include 1-2 stories that illustrate the impact your organization is having on the Atlanta Jewish teen community.
Names may be changed to protect identity. Federation may request permission to use these stories for marketing purposes.

Jewish Education Collaborative BOOST Grants - Application for Funding

"Building On Our Strengths Together" Micro-Grants of $500 - $2,500 are available for part-time supplemental Jewish educational programs (Pre-K-7th) to grow and enhance nascent educational programs. Grants are intended to help creative ideas move from the pilot phase to model status. Sometimes all it takes to transform programs from "good" to "great" is a little BOOST! Contact Rabbi Elana Perry with questions - eperry@jewishatlanta.org.
Please describe the program you'd like to enhance, initiate, grow, or expand.
Why does this program have potential to be impactful for learners in your community?
All proposals will be considered, but priority may be given to projects that fall under one of the five categories listed below. Please indicate if your program falls under one of these categories:

Middle School (6th-8th)Israel EducationProject-Based LearningAnti-SemitismStrengthening the Transition from Early Childhood to School-Aged Years in Jewish Education
Funding Requested ($500-$2,500)
Please describe in detail how you would utilize these microgrant funds to grow this program in your organization.
What is the timeline for implementing your program?

Additional Impact Information

If you would like to share any additional videos, pictures, or stories highlighting your organization's impact, please upload them here. Names may be changed to protect identity. Federation may request permission to use these materials for marketing purposes. You can upload upload multiple files here.
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Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Grant and Annual Allocations Applications

Annual Allocations Application

Ukraine Emergency Fund Special Grant

Jewish Abilities Atlanta Funding Application

JumpSpark Prototype Grant - Application for Funding

JumpSpark Large Scale Grant - Application for Funding

Jewish Education Collaborative BOOST Grants - Application for Funding