FY27 Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Grant and Annual Allocations Applications

Annual Allocations Application

By invitation only. Applications due March 16, 2026. Contact Annie Garrett for more information - agarrett@jewishatlanta.org.
Organization
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.
Below are our Community Outcomes. Please select the Allocations Outcome(s) that align most closely with the work of your organization. On your end of year report (summer 2027), we will ask for a brief description and benchmarks that illustrate how you met the selected outcome(s).

Individuals and families engage in a broad, diversified array of meaningful Jewish learning and experiences that strengthen Jewish identity and increase engagement in Jewish life.Individuals and families experience a strong sense of welcome, belonging, and inclusion across Jewish organizations and communal spaces.Individuals and families feel safe accessing physical and digital Jewish spaces that are secure and responsive to evolving needs.Individuals and families have knowledge of the richness and diversity of Israel and develop meaningful connections to its people and culture.Jews in Atlanta’s partnership regions receive support while local individuals have increased awareness of the needs of populations in global Jewish communities.Members of Atlanta’s Jewish community experience optimized health, wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.
Has your organization's contributions to the outcomes selected above changed since the most recent End of Year report (completed in summer of 2025)? 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.

JAccess Funding Application

JAccess Inclusion Grants - JAccess invites Jewish community partners to apply for grant funding up to $20,000. This one-year grant will support community partners in launching projects that create more inclusive and accessible communities for people with disabilities. Questions? Contact Amy Murphy (amurphy@jewishatlanta.org).
JAccess grant proposals that demonstrate projects and programs that align with JAccess's vision of inclusion will be prioritized for funding.

True inclusion means creating communities where everyone is genuinely welcomed, respected, and valued as a meaningful contributor. It requires actively identifying and removing physical, social, and attitudinal barriers so that all individuals can fully participate and experience a true sense of belonging.

When developing an inclusive initative or project, these may be helpful questions to ask yourself:
- Is it typical and valued by others of the same age and stage?
- Does it reflect the community, not just people with disabilities?
- Does it build authentic relationships, offer shared interests, and real community roles?
- Can it grow, allow for deeper roles, new opportunities, and ongoing connection?
- Does the initiative foster true belonging, create real friendships, and not just provide services?
Please refer to the Inclusive Grant Writing Guide below for additional helpful information.
How much funding are you requesting for this project?
Proposals may range up to $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?
Is it typical and valued by others of the same age and stage? Does it reflect the community, not just people with disabilities? Does it build authentic relationships, offer shared interests, and real community roles? Can it grow, allow for deeper roles, new opportunities, and ongoing connection? Does the initiative foster true belonging, create real friendships, and not just provide services?
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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JGather Organizational Engagement Grants

Federation’s JGather Initiative offers grants of up to $5,000 to support meaningful community building through two priority areas: collaborative programming that brings together multiple organizations or groups, and interfaith engagement programming that supports interfaith couples and families as they explore Jewish identity, traditions, and community together, and as they intentionally integrate Judaism into their shared lives.
Eligibility: Programs must be primarily focused on community engagement and relationship building; educational or caring elements may be included when they support connection and participation. Programs may focus on one or both priorities. Preference is given to organizations with limited financial and human resources. Questions? Contact Carla Birnbaum at cbirnbaum@jewishatlanta.org
Event Title
How much funding are you requesting for this project?
Proposals may range up to $5,000.
Are you partnering with another organization for this event?
Please list all partnering organizations, including primary contact name and email address.
Before listing any organization in this section, please ensure that the organization is aware you are planning to ask them to partner.
Tell us about the event you want to plan with this JGather Grant.
Details should include event theme, food, activities, target audience, location, etc.
Does your proposed program focus on one or both of the following priority areas?

Collaborative Programming - creative active partnerships with other organizations or groups.Interfaith-Inclusive Programming - intentionally welcoming and engaging interfaith couples, families, and individuals.
How will you measure the success of your program in the selected priority area(s)?
Consider metrics, such as number and diversity of participants, quality of partnerships formed, participant feedback, or other meaningful outcomes.
How will your event strengthen the Atlanta Jewish community?
Approximately when will your event take place?
Approximately how many people will participate in your event?
How will you utilize this grant funding to support this program?
Please upload an estimated expense budget.

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How will you promote and build awareness of this event?
Do you anticipate facing any challenges or barriers to event planning, marketing, or implementation? If so, how do you plan to address them?
What support, if any, might your organization need to bring your event to life?

JInnovate Grant Application

Thank you for applying for a renewal grant from JInnovate. We look forward to continuing to partner with you in building a stronger Jewish community. JInnovate accelerates Jewish innovation by investing in transformative, creative, scalable, and community-driven projects that reimagine Jewish life in Atlanta. Our goal as an incubator for new ideas in our community is to act as a catalyst to stimulate innovation and create a pipeline of successful new organizations that help impact our growing community.
JInnovate provides an average of $25,000 in funding to support the incubation of Atlanta's new ideas.

A few areas of impact that we are looking to fund are (but are not limited to):
- Diverse and inclusive Jewish Engagement;
- Mental, emotional, and social wellbeing;
- Jewish ritual and spiritual life;
- Delivery of social services and justice engaging the Jewish community.
- Each project/initiative or program that we fund needs to show intentional Jewish engagement through a Jewish lens.
Along with funding, the JInnovation provides access to our partners at Catchafire and Alloy Foundation. Through these partnerships, we provide our grantees with skilled volunteers, services, and supports needed to deliver transformational impact to the communities they serve.

Catchafire provides this through an easy-to-use platform and services that empower nonprofits by enabling them to access expertise and guidance in a wide variety of areas critical to their ability to thrive, including:
- Financial Management;
- Program Development and Evaluation;
- Design and Creative Services;
- Leadership Development and Coaching,
- Marketing and Communications;
- Technology and Web Development.
Through our partnership with Alloy Foundation, JInnovate is excited to help our Grantees establish a pathway to creating a philanthropy strategy with the support of a grant writer and philanthropy advisor.

Contact Samantha Kurgan with questions - skurgan@jewishatlanta.org
Target Audience
What target audience(s) will benefit from an Innovation Grant? 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.
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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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 request permission to use these stories for marketing purposes.
How much funding are you requesting for this project?
The amount granted may impact the level of oversight and the actions required by Federation. For instance, larger grants may necessitate professional and/or leadership training to enhance the organization’s and/or grantee's development throughout the grant cycle. We encourage you to think meaningfully about the amount requested to make sure it reflects/captures the scale and scope of your project. Please note, the selection committee may award a different amount than requested. Follow-up discussions will be held about your project goals once the amount is awarded to align impact with the amount funded.
Community Partnerships
Will you be working with other community partner(s)? If yes, please identify community partner(s) and how this partnership will benefit your work.
Significance & Impact: What is the project justification? How is it significant and what need does it fill in Jewish Atlanta? (max 500 words)

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Innovation/Unique Approach or Response: Please share how your organization is creating impact on an identified community need with an innovative or unique response/approach through a Jewish lens? Please highlight the ways your organization intentionally engages the Jewish community. (max 500 words)

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Implementation: What is your current timeline for project implementation, including key dates and milestones? (max 500 words)

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Outcomes: What are your desired outcomes? What are your methods for achieving these goals? How will you assess the plan's objectives? (max 500 words)

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Financial Plan & Budget: What are the overall costs of this project/program? Do you have any current funding sources and what percentage of costs do they cover? (max 500 words)

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Leadership: Who will be leaders of this project? How and why did they become involved in this initiative? Why are they uniquely qualified to steward this project? (max 500 words)

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Please upload the primary applicant's CV or a detailed professional bio:

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Please explain how you would proceed if only granted 60% of requested funds:

JLearn BOOST Grants - Application for Funding

JLearn BOOST Grants - "Building On Our Strengths Together" microgrants of $1,000–$5,000 are available for part-time supplemental Jewish educational programs. Grants are intended to help NEW 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! Eligibility: Programs must take place in the 2026-27 school year (from July 2026-June 2027), and must serve youth in Pre-K-8th grades who are not in Jewish Day Schools. Questions? Contact Rabbi Elana Perry (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?
What makes this program NEW for your organization and/or the Atlanta community?
Please list three educational goals for your learners that would be achieved through this project.
How many learners will be impacted by this BOOST grant, if awarded?
How much funding are you requesting for this project?
Proposals may range from $1,000-$5,000
Please upload a project budget specific to this grant request.

Please be as detailed as possible. Include all revenue sources and expenses (including, but not limited to, staffing, event supplies, venue rentals, and marketing/advertising).
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What is the timeline for implementing your program?

JLearn Supporting Excellence in Education in Day Schools (SEEDS) Grant

Each day school is eligible to apply for one SEEDS Grant per academic year. Grants will cover up to 66% of program expenses (up to a max of $10,000). Schools are encouraged to collaborate and develop joint school proposals (involving at least two schools). Collaborative grants will cover up to 80% of program expenses (up to a maximum of $12,000 per school). Applications are due March 3, 2025. Contact Shelley Fogelson with questions at sfogelson@jewishatlanta.org.
Please provide a succinct yet comprehensive description of the professional development program, including the purpose of the professional development, the need or challenge it addresses, the name of the presenter/organization to be utilized in the PD initiative, the type and duration of the training they are providing, the number of participants, the division department, or area of the curriculum being targeted.
Please provide a link to the presenter/organization's website.
What is the timeline for this professional development program?
How much funding are you requesting?
The grant can be applied toward the presenter's fees and transportation, lodging and training materials costs. It cannot be applied towards meals for participants or curriculum materials.
Please upload a project budget specific to this grant request.

Please be as detailed as possible. Include all revenue sources and expenses (including, but not limited to, staffing, event supplies, venue rentals, and marketing/advertising).
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Please describe how the school plans to build on the initial PD experience to promote and sustain change in your school.
Please describe how the school will measure the impact of the PD. Evaluation metrics could include participant surveys, teacher testimony throughout the year, student work, etc.

JTeen Prototype Grant - Application for Funding

Want to try something different for the first time? Or expand something that was successful last year? JTeen 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. JTeen will be doing two rounds of Prototype Grant applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Round 1: February 2 - March 16. Round 2: Open in fall 2026. Contact Leah Stinson with questions (lstinson@jewishatlanta.org)
Project Title
How much funding are you requesting for this project?
Up to $5,000
Please upload a detailed 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
Is this a new or expanded project?

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

YesNo
How many teens/tweens (6th-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 JTeen support the success of this project?
Are you interested in infusing more Jewish content into your programs?

YesMaybeNo
Anything else we should know about this application?

JTeen Large Scale Grant - Application for Funding

JTeen (formerly 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, JTeen is committed to meeting the needs of teens, their parents, and the Jewish educators and professionals serving them. JTeen is seeking applications up $25,000. Questions? Contact Leah Stinson (lstinson@jewishatlanta.org).
What makes your organization or program unique in the Atlanta Jewish community?
How many tweens/teens are served by your organization (6th-12th grade)?
What Target Population is this grant serving?
Ex. middle school, high school, parents of teens etc.
Is this a recurring program or singular event?
Does this program meet an unmet need in the community?
How much funding are you requesting for this project?
Up to $25,000
Please upload a project budget specific to this grant request.

Please be as detailed as possible. Include all revenue sources and expenses (including, but not limited to, staffing, event supplies, venue rentals, and marketing/advertising).
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If you did not receive grant funding, or received a smaller grant amount than requested, how would your program operate? This year and in future years.
Please select the JTeen Outcome(s) that align most closely with the work of your organization.

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. Please respond to as many as you feel reflect the work of your organization.
What are your learning objectives for your participants and how do you plan to achieve them?
JTeen seeks to enrich the teen experience by empowering teens through leadership opportunities. Does your program empower teens to become leaders? If so, please explain.
Please list the Key Objectives (i.e. specific goals) for your program, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each objective. KPIs are measurable targets that help to determine your success.

Young Leadership Division Sponsorships

Federation's Young Leadership Division (YLD) offers sponsorships of up to $1,800 to support programs that create meaningful opportunities and experiences for young adults (ages 22–40) in our community. These sponsorships are designed to strengthen young adult engagement, foster connection, and inspire the next generation of Jewish leadership. Questions? Contact Becca Nooromid(rnooromid@jewishatlanta.org).
About YLD:
Young Leadership Division (YLD) inspires and engages young adults aged 22-40 through community building, leadership development, and philanthropy, fostering the next generation of Jewish leaders in Atlanta.

About YLD Sponsorships:
When reviewing sponsorship applications, our committee considers a range of factors that reflect both the strength of the proposal and its alignment with our values. We assess how clearly the organization communicates its goals, the potential for meaningful impact within the Jewish community, and how well the initiative complements the mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and Young Leadership Division. We also take into account the feasibility of the program, the thoughtfulness of the budget, and the organization’s track record with funding and execution. Distinctiveness and innovation are valued, as is the ability to responsibly steward resources.

Before you apply:
As part of our sponsorship agreement, we have a few standard requirements:
- Your event is aligned with YLD’s mission: As the young adult division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, we are on a mission to inspire young adults, ages 22-40, in all stages of life to connect with their Judaism and Israel. Young Leadership Division builds the future of our Jewish community by focusing on four pillars: LIVE – Social Engagement; LEAD – Leadership Development; SERVE – Volunteer & Social Action; GIVE - Philanthropy.
- YLD is recognized on all event marketing materials including logo placement and if applicable, links to our webpage and socials.
- YLD will receive the registration list for the event we are sponsoring.
  Sponsorships awarded to a single organization are limited to two per fiscal year (June-July).
Event Title
How much funding are you requesting for this project?
Are you partnering with another organization(s) for this event?
Please list the organizations who are partnering for this program.
Have you received or applied for other grants and/or sponsors?
Please list the other organizations who are providing grants and/or sponsorships.
Tell us about your audience for this event. Please include number of invitees and the targeted age group.
Tell us about your program. Please include details about activities, speakers, catering, etc.
Tell us about the goal of your program. What do you hope to achieve? Why is this program important for your organization or community? What makes this program unique?
How will you define event success?
What community challenges or needs will your event address?
How will your event strengthen the Atlanta Jewish community?
Approximately when will your event take place?
Approximately how many people will participate in your event?
Funding Usage Plan: Please detail how the funding will be used and why you need funding. Also include additional areas of income/funding for the program.
Please upload an estimated expense budget.

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How will you promote and build awareness of your event?
Do you anticipate facing any challenges or barriers to event planning, marketing, or implementation? If so, how do you plan to address them?
What support (if any) might your organization need to bring your event to life?
Is there anything else you would like us to know as we consider your application?
Do you agree to put the YLD logo on all marketing materials for this program?

YesNo
Do you agree to share your registration list with YLD?

YesNo

Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about your organization or this grant application?
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Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Grant and Annual Allocations Application

Annual Allocations Application

JAccess Funding Application

JGather Organizational Engagement Grants

JInnovate Grant Application

JLearn BOOST Grants - Application for Funding

JLearn Supporting Excellence in Education in Day Schools (SEEDS) Grant

JTeen Prototype Grant - Application for Funding

JTeen Large Scale Grant - Application for Funding

Young Leadership Division Sponsorships