FY26 Gamechanger Grants

Gamechanger Grants
Who: Open to all AZA, BBG, and BBYO chapters and clubs worldwide.

Opportunity: Gamechanger Grants can be used to elevate any and all chapter experiences like Shabbat dinners, Jewish holiday programming, community service, Israel programming, and so much more. Plan a chapter event to make a big difference in your community, bring in new prospects and members, or pilot new program initiatives.

Amount: $100 - $1000 USD for in-person chapter events and up to $250 USD for virtual chapter events. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis while funds are available and funding exceptions being made on a case-by-case basis. The typical allotment is between $5-10 per participating teen once the Reporting Form has been submitted.

Timeline: You must apply at least two weeks prior to your event. Grant applications submitted within two weeks of the chapter program or after the program will not be considered. The earlier, the better!

Jewish Enrichment Coaching ✡️: For any grants related to Shabbat dinners, Jewish holidays, Israel, or service, you will receive an email to sign up for a coaching call with a Jewish educator. You must complete that 30-45 minute call before you are officially granted the funds for your program. With any questions, reach out to jewish@bbyo.org. Any Program Type below with a ✡️ will require Jewish Enrichment Coaching.

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Before you apply, take time to build a thoughtful plan. You must be able to specify in your application what the Gamechanger Grant money will be used for. If you need any additional support or guidance before submitting your application, feel free to reach out to any of us at azabbg@bbyo.org or through your International Gizborim.

Please Note: Gamechanger Grants are intended to elevate a chapter experience. Your program budget should be able to support the experience even if you don’t get a grant. Grant funding cannot be used to make a profit on a program and grants will not exceed $10/per person. Gamechanger Grants are meant to drive creative chapter programs and are not awarded to regional experiences.
What type of chapter program are you applying for?*

Elevating a General Chapter ExperienceAZAA & BBGG SportsFounders' FestSibling CommunitiesIsrael EducationShabbat Dinner ✡️Jewish Holiday ✡️Stand UP (Service, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Entrepreneurship) ✡️
Your Information
Your Name*

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

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Region*
Chapter*
If your chapter is not listed, please choose another and email azabbg@bbyo.org!
Club Name*
Are you a Shorashim: Jewish Enrichment Target Chapter?*

YesNo
Are you a Global Israel Fellow applying for an Israel Grant?*

YesNo
Please list the Sibling Communities involved.*
Staff Information

Not sure who this is?

BBYO Staff could be your Regional Director, Chapter Specialist, Genesis Fellow, or JCC Professional. They will probably have an email address ending in @bbyo.org

BBYO Advisor is the adult responsible for your chapter, often a community volunteer!
BBYO Staff Member Name (1)*

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

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

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

First NameLast Name
BBYO Advisor Email (1)*
example@example.com
*Optional: BBYO Advisor Name (2)

First NameLast Name
BBYO Advisor Email (2)
example@example.com
Program Information
Program Title*
Hosting your program with another chapter? Make sure to only apply for ONE Gamechanger Grant!
Program Date*

MonthDayYear
Please remember, you need to submit your grant request at least two weeks before the date of the program. If your program is in the next 14 days, we will not able to provide funding.
myBBYO Event Link*
Please share the URL of your event on myBBYO.
Total Number of Teens Expected*
Who's coming?
How many members, prospects, guests?
Please share your Program Planning Form.

Hint: make a copy of this document above to start planning your program on the Program Planning Form!

Your program form 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!

IMPORTANT: 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! Failure to update sharing settings on your document will result in a slower processing time for your Gamechanger Grant.
Program Planning Form Link*
IMPORTANT: Please ensure your sharing settings are updated to "anyone can view."
What currency are you requesting your funding in?*

US DollarsCanadian DollarsEuros
[USD] How much funding are you requesting to support your program?*
Grants will be approved up to $10/teen. Grant requests must be larger than $100 to be considered.
[CAD] How much funding are you requesting to support your program?*
Grants will be approved up to $10USD/teen, approximately $14CAD/teen
[Euros] How much funding are you requesting to support your program?*
Grants will be approved up to $10USD/teen, approximately 9 Euros/teen
Budget Description

Please use this space below to elaborate on how this funding will help your program, and what specifically you will use your funds on. You will be expected to provide receipts of what you spent the grant money on post program. Please provide the expected expenses like the example below.

Example Budget:

$195.99 - Ice cream truck for one hour

$45 - BBYO Step and Repeat for photos

$15 - Photo booth signs/decor

$255.99 - Total

Use this space to help us understand how this funding will help take your program from "good" to "WOW."

Please Note: Gamechanger Grants are intended to elevate the experience. Your program budget should be able to support the experience even if you don’t get a grant. Grant funding cannot be used to make a profit on a program and grants will not exceed $10/per person.
Please use the example above to specify how the grant funds will be used and how it will support your chapter program going from "good" to "WOW." *
Is there anything else you'd like us to know? Are there any areas of the program you'd like support on?
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Gamechanger Grants

Your Information

Staff Information

Not sure who this is?

Program Information

Please share your Program Planning Form.

Budget Description