Gamechangers Grant Application

As AZA, BBG and BBYO grow stronger, we know our brothers and sisters across the globe are embracing innovation and working hard to amplify Jewish life.

Grants of $50-$1000 will be awarded to programs and initiatives that are designed to make a bigger difference in your community, expand programming, pilot new recruitment/rush techniques and elevate your local chapter experience.

Before you apply, take time to build a thoughtful plan. Budget thoughtfully and make sure you're additionally fundraising for your event. Talk with your staff and advisors about what will make the biggest impact for your chapter and within your community. They can help advise on your timeline and budget--determining the best date, place and time for your event will help guarantee a big success!

If you need any additional support or guidance before submitting your application, feel free to reach out to any of us or to the AZA and BBG team at azabbg@bbyo.org. Your wins are our wins and we want you to thrive. Let’s make history!

It's Our Turn,

Noga, Emily, Marissa, Eva, Emma, Blair
74th BBG International Board

Mason, Aidan, Jake, Miles, Liam, Ethan
94th AZA Grand Board
PLEASE APPLY FOR A GRANT AT LEAST 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

Grants can range from $50 to $1,000* (USD) and will be measured on the following criteria:
- Program Content and Quality
- Event Environment (exciting location, how the event will look/feel, branding, hosting strategies)
- Communication and Outreach Strategies and Tactics
- Engagement of Prospects, Current Members, Alumni, Community Members, etc.
Grants are intended to:
- Expand on traditional chapter programs to afford new opportunities for innovation and creativity
- Supplement chapter programs budgets to expand the depth and/or reach of the program
- Launch new chapters
- Engage prospects and teens not yet involved with BBYO
- Highlight BBYO Stand UP, Speak UP for Israel, Global Jewry and Jewish education
- Support "WOW" Programs at the chapter level
- Elevate recruitment, retention, fraternity and sisterhood programming (i.e., Big/Little Programming , AZA or BBG Inductions, Intake/Rush Events, etc.)
- Boost BBYO visibility, reach and impact throughout your community
Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis while funds are available.

*Please note, grants of larger amounts (beyond $1000) will be considered on an individual basis as funding permits.
**All recipients will need to submit the following in exchange for awarded funding:
- Event participant data (via Jotform, BBYO Sign-in Link, Excel spreadsheet, etc.)
- Photo and/or video highlights
- Teen Testimonials from the experience
Check out these planning tools to help you get started:
- Chapter Initiatives Action Planning Template
- Chapter Start-Up Guide
- Chapter Program Planning and Evaluation Templates
- Bringing the 'WOW' Factor to BBYO Engagement Events
Note: BEFORE you submit an application for funding, make sure you've exhausted all of the ways to raise funds for your event. Here is a list of fundraisers you can host in your chapter. Gamechanger Grants are intended to elevate the program experience. Your program budget should be able to support the experience regardless of the event. These funds should supplement your program budget as each elevation element may require. Grant funding may not be used as a means to make a profit on the program.

Your Name *

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

- Area Code Phone Number
Your Community *
Chapter Name *
If your chapter name is not listed above, please write it here:
What is your affiliation to BBYO? *

Teen Member Staff Advisor
Staff Member Name *

First Name Last Name
Staff Member Email *
example@example.com
How much funding are you requesting to support your program? (in USD) *
$XXX.XX ($50-$1000 (with larger amounts considered on an individual basis)
Which of the following best describes the type of program for which you are requesting funding? *

Chapter Program or Initiative Community Service/Social Action/Civic Engagement Program Israel Education/Advocacy AZAA BBGG Sports Program Big/Little or New Member Programming Launching a New Chapter Fundraiser for the International Service Fund (ISF) Connecting 2+ Global Communities Regional/Country Kickoff Program Regional/Country Convention Program Movement Initiative Program (e.g., Fall Fest, Global Shabbat, J-Serve, Founders' Day) Other Community-wide 'WOW' Program
Which Movement Initiative will you focus on? *

Fall Fest Global Shabbat J-Serve Founders' Day
What is the scope of the event you are planning? *

Region/Council Led Chapter Led
Is this Chapter Program one of BBYO's Chapter Initiatives? *

Yes No
Which BBYO Chapter Initiative? *

Israel in 2048 Global Minds Leveling the Playing Field Bags of Books Global Refugees Challah for Hunger Enough Bottles of Smiles Dining in the Dark Taste of BBYO Girls Achieve Grapeness Lean in Together Student to Student Charity Basketball
This program will be open to (check all that apply): *

Alephs BBGs Prospective Members Adult Stakeholders (Parents, Donors, Community Members, etc.) Alumni
Please list any community partners and/or community leaders to be engaged in your program?
On what date do you intend to host this program? *

- Month - Day Year
If exact date is still TBD, your best estimate will be fine.
Intended Event Venue: *
Event City: *
Event State/Province:
Event Country: *
How many TOTAL teens do you hope to engage in this event? *
Of the above number, how many PROSPECT (non-member) teens do you hope to engage through this event? *
If this event is not open to prospects, please write 0.
What is your vision for this program? What will you be doing? *

0/150
How much are you charging teens to attend this program?
Ex: $5
How do you plan to use this funding to help enhance programming in your chapter and elevate BBYO in your community? Please specify the estimated amount of money you intend to put toward each aspect of the program (Ex: $100-food, $350-swag). Help us understand how this funding will help take your program from "good" to "WOW." *

0/150
Where are you in the process of planning this program, and what key planning milestones have you identified ahead of the big day to ensure you are set up for success? *

What has already been completed? What still needs to be done, and by when do you plan to do those things? 0/150
Who have you spoken to already to help you plan this event? *

Staff? Advisor? I-Board member? AZA BBG Team Member? Community Member? 0/150
What else should we know about your plans as we consider this request?
Are there challenges you anticipate? Anything you are particularly excited about? Need assistance securing talent, venues, brands, etc.?
Should be Empty: