Application for the Jewish After School Accelerator
Apply today for future cohorts! The Jewish After School Accelerator application is open to North American Jewish organizations. U.S. organizations must have 501c3 status. Before you begin, please have available current enrollment numbers for youth programs, current membership figures for families with children aged 2 to 10, and a list of programs serving Jewish youth during the school year.
Organization Information
Email
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example@example.com
Name of Organization
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Organization City
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Organization State
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Other...
Organization's Website Link
Organization Street Address
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Organization Zip Code
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Organization Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Type of Organization
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Please Select
Synagogue/Temple
Jewish Community Center
Jewish Federation
Nonprofit
Other
My organization has active nonprofit 501c3 status
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Please Select
Yes
No
Primary Contact Information
Primary Contact Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Primary Contact Job Title
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Primary Contact Email Address
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example@example.com
Primary Contact Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Organization Size and Programs
How many member families does your organization have? (write the number only)
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Approximately how many families with children ages 2 to 10 currently hold membership at your organization? (write the number only)
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Which of the following programs does your organization offer during the school year?
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1. Licensed preschool or early childhood education center
2. Jewish early childhood education/preschool
3. Jewish education/religious school for kindergarten thru 5th grade
4. Jewish education/religious school for 6th thru 8th grade
5. Jewish youth groups/social groups for kindergarten thru 5th grade
6. Jewish youth groups/social groups for 6th thru 8th grade
7. Other extracurricular activities for kindergarten thru 5th grade (sports, dance, swim, etc)
2025-2026 Enrollment by Grade (Preschool–5th Grade)
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Enrollment
Preschool
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Tell us about your facility. Our organization...
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Owns its facility
Rents its facility
Leases its facility
Uses shared/community space
Operates in multiple locations
Other
If you selected "Other", please explain.
Our organization’s facility that we rent, own, or lease has the following amenities on-site
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Classroom space and child-appropriate rooms that are available during after-school hours to use for group programming
Indoor play space
Outdoor play space/playground
Preschool classroom/s
Kitchen or food prep area
Sports fields
How many full-time staff does your synagogue employ? (please exclude full-time teachers from the count)
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Readiness and Interest
Why is your organization interested in the Jewish After School Accelerator?
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What evidence do you have of the demand for Jewish After School care in your area?
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How well positioned is your organization to start up a Jewish After School program for the 2027-2028 school year?
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We have a strategic plan to enhance Jewish youth programming and/or education at our organization
We have been fielding requests from our families for after school care
We already have leadership (teachers, administrative staff) in place for an after-school program
We have experience launching innovative projects and programs at our organization
We have the support of our senior staff and board of directors to apply to this program
None
Other
Will your organization be able to raise or designate between $50-$100k to develop your Jewish after school over the next three years?
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1. We already have the funding
2. We are very confident about our abilities to raise the funds
3. We are somewhat confident about our abilities to raise the funds
4. We are not at all confident about our abilities to raise the funds
How many elementary schools are there within a 5-mile radius of your organization? (write the number only)
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In the space below, please add any additional information we should know about your organization, as well as any questions you may have as we review your application.
Information Accuracy
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I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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