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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Jewish Women and Girls

Jewish Women's Foundation (JWF) of Metropolitan Chicago Grant


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Agency
Foundation
GrantWatch ID#
181273
Funding Source
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
Array ( [0] => American Samoa (USA); [1] => Guam (USA); [2] => Puerto Rico (USA); [3] => Virgin Islands (USA); [4] => Northern Mariana Islands (USA); )
Geographic Focus
All USA
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA);   Guam (USA);   Puerto Rico (USA);   Virgin Islands (USA);   Northern Mariana Islands (USA);
USA Compact Free Associations:The Federated States of Micronesia (USA)   Marshall Islands (USA)   Republic of Palau (USA)
International, Israel and Canada.
Important Dates
LOI Date: 05/08/23
Deadline: 08/10/23 12:00 PM CDT Save
Grant Description
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include education and leadership development, health and well-being, economic security, and legal reform for girls and women.

JWF Chicago funds in three main areas. Prospective grantees are invited to submit project and program proposals that relate to these targeted areas:

  1. Economic Security/Legal Reform for Women and Girls. JWF Chicago reviews projects addressing the economic and legal status of Jewish women and girls locally, nationally, and internationally. This focus area includes projects that approach advocacy and legislation at a policy and/or systemic level. Issues that may be considered include: economic empowerment, financial literacy, legislative advocacy, professional and/or business development, and equal representation in public life.
  2. Education/Leadership Development for Women and Girls. JWF Chicago reviews projects addressing educational and leadership opportunities for Jewish women and girls in various roles allowing them to develop skills applicable to both professional and personal life. This focus area includes projects that address these issues locally, nationally, and internationally. Issues that may be considered include: engagement and connection to Jewish life, strengthening and building the Jewish community, mentoring, leadership development, community empowerment, and service-learning.
  3. Health and Well-Being for Women and Girls. JWF Chicago reviews projects addressing the health and well-being of Jewish women and girls locally, nationally, and internationally. This focus area includes projects that protect, promote, and educate about health and healthy lifestyles. Issues that may be considered include: violence against women including domestic violence and sexual abuse/harassment, mental health and well-being, and screening and prevention programs.

JWF Chicago offers three grant opportunities:

  • Annual Grants: One-year funding open to all applicants within JWF Chicago’s overall eligibility requirements
  • Innovation Grants: One-year funding open to start-up organizations in operation three years or less, or existing organizations instituting a pilot project not yet in operation
  • Multiyear Grants: Three-year funding open to current JWF Chicago grantees and/or organizations previously funded by JWF Chicago in any of the past three grant cycles (since 2019)

For additional information regarding these opportunities, see: https://www.juf.org/jwf/Potential-Grant-Awards.aspx
Full Grant Text RFP
Recipient
Additional Eligibility Criteria
- JWF Chicago funds 501(c) 3 organizations, those sponsored by a fiscal agent with their own 501(c) 3 status, and Israeli amutot (nonprofits) by way of Jewish Federations of North America.
- JWF Chicago considers initiatives concerning Jewish women and girls in the Chicago metropolitan area, throughout the United States, in Israel, and around the world.

Special Eligibility Requirements for Israeli Grantees:
- Israeli programs and projects must be specifically designed to foster social change for Jewish women and girls on a national OR regional level OR be a localized program/project that can serve as a model to be replicated in other parts of the country (depending on how long the project has been operating).
- Localized programs/projects operating for 5 years or less need only demonstrate the ability to replicate.
- After a localized Israeli program/project has been operating for more than 5 years, JWF Chicago funding must be used in significant measure for replication outside of the current location.
Ineligible
- JWF Chicago does not fund political campaigns or organizations such as PACS.
- JWF Chicago does not make loans, award scholarships/tuition reimbursements, nor do they provide sponsorships or buy tickets/tables for special events.
- JWF Chicago does not fund group homes.
Pre-Proposal Conference
JWF will hold “Office Hours” conference calls on Monday, April 17 from 2:00PM – 3:30PM CDT for domestic applicants and on Wednesday, April 19 from 9:00AM – 10:30AM CDT for international applicants.

Applicants were welcome to call-in during that time with questions regarding JWF’s grant guidelines, focus areas, eligibility, and application process.

Monday, April 17, 2023
2:00PM – 3:30PM
For domestic applicants:
Join by Video: https://juf-org.zoom.us/j/82085456626
Dial-in Number: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 820 8545 6626
Password: JWF2023

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
9:00 AM – 11:30 PM CDT
For international applicants:
Join by Video: https://juf-org.zoom.us/j/89037020956
Chicago Dial-in Number: (312) 626-6799
Find Your Local Number: https://zoom.us/u/abLJL2Si5j
Meeting ID: 890 3702 0956
Password: JWF2023
Pre-Application Information
2023 Deadlines - Innovation Grants, Annual Grants, and Multiyear Grants (by invitation only)
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Opens: 12:00 PM CDT on Monday, April 10, 2023
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission Date: 12:00 PM CDT on Monday, May 8, 2023
- Status Notification: by early July 2023
- Proposal Submission Date (by invitation only): 12:00 PM CDT on Thursday, August 10, 2023
- Final Notification: by December 31, 2023

Applicants are encouraged to contact JWF Program Officer Genna Kahn to discuss their proposed request before applying.

Application Information: https://www.juf.org/jwf/Grants_Guidelines.aspx
Potential Grants: https://www.juf.org/jwf/Potential-Grant-Awards.aspx
Estimated Size of Grant
- Annual Grants: The minimum Annual Grant award is $10,000. There is no maximum grant amount.
- Innovation Grants: Innovation Grants can be awarded at any amount. There is no minimum or maximum Innovation Grant amount.
- Multiyear Grants: JWF Chicago will award up to $20,000 per grant in Year 1, up to $20,000 per grant in Year 2, and up to $10,000 per grant in Year 3. Funding in Year 2 and Year 3 will be contingent on applicant’s progress towards stated benchmarks.
Term of Contract
Annual Grants: One-year funding
Innovation Grants: One-year funding
Multiyear Grants: Three-year funding
Contact Information
Submit an LOI online: https://juf-grants.smapply.org/

You may contact JWF Program Officer Genna Kahn at GennaKahn@juf.org or 312-444-2867 to discuss your proposed request before applying.

Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
30 S Wells
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-357-4850
Fax: 312-855-3284
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