FY27 Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta - Fall Microgrant Applications

Fall Microgrant Application

Thank you for applying for a microgrant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. We look forward to partnering with you in building a stronger Jewish community. Please see all of our available grant opportunities below.
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Which grant opportunities are you applying for?

JLearn BOOST Grants - "Building On Our Strengths Together" Micro-Grants of $1,500 - $5,000 are available for part-time supplemental Jewish educational programs (Pre-K-8th) to grow and enhance nascent educational programs. Grants are intended to help 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! Contact Carla Birnbaum with questions - cbirnbaum@jewishatlanta.org.JLearn SEEDS (Supporting Excellence in Education in Day Schools) Grants - Atlanta’s affiliated day schools are invited to apply for grant funding to support large-scale professional development for faculty. Schools can apply for a grant towards the cost of ONE large-scale professional development initiative (a department/division or all faculty) OR TWO mid-size initiatives (e.g. 2 different departments). If you apply for two grants, please submit two separate applications. 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). Contact Shelley Fogelson with questions at sfogelson@jewishatlanta.org.JInnovate Microgrants - The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Innovation Fund supports creative, community-driven ideas that strengthen Jewish life and respond to emerging community needs. Through this microgrant opportunity, we are seeking innovative programs, projects, and approaches that test new ideas, reach new audiences, or reimagine how we engage and support our community. Grants of up to $15,000 are available for a six-month implementation period. Contact Samantha Kurgan with questions - skurgan@jewishatlanta.org.JTeen - JTeen is Federation’s hub of engagement for the Atlanta Jewish teen ecosystem. 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. Funded projects will take place between January - June 2027. We aim to be a partner throughout the process, offering guidance, resources, and connections. Contact Leah Stinson with questions - lstinson@jewishatlanta.org.

Jewish Education Collaborative BOOST Grants

"Building On Our Strengths Together" Micro-Grants of $1,500 - $5,000 are available for part-time supplemental Jewish educational programs (Pre-K-8th) to grow and enhance nascent educational programs. Grants are intended to help 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! Contact Rich Walter with questions - rwalter@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?
Funding Requested ($1,500-$5,000)
Please upload a project budget specific to this grant request.

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What is the timeline for implementing your program?

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

Atlanta’s affiliated day schools are invited to apply for grant funding to support large-scale professional development for faculty. Schools can apply for a grant towards the cost of ONE large-scale professional development initiative (a department/division or all faculty) OR TWO mid-size initiatives (e.g. 2 different departments). If you apply for two grants, please submit two separate applications. 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). 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.
Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about your organization or this grant application?

JInnovate Microgrant Application

The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Innovation Fund supports creative, community-driven ideas that strengthen Jewish life and respond to emerging community needs.Through this microgrant opportunity, we are seeking innovative programs, projects, and approaches that test new ideas, reach new audiences, or reimagine how we engage and support our community.

Grants of up to $15,000 are available for an six-month implementation period.

Priority Areas: Proposals should align with one or more of Federation’s key priority areas:
- Jewish Education – Innovative approaches to Jewish learning and identity.
- Jewish Engagement – Building connection, belonging, and participation in Jewish life.
- Caring for Those in Need – Addressing community needs and strengthening wellbeing, inclusion, and support.
- Fighting Antisemitism & Advocacy – Educating, raising awareness, building understanding, and engaging the Jewish and broader community around issues impacting Jewish life, safety, and community wellbeing.
We are particularly interested in ideas that:
- Address an identified community need or emerging opportunity.
- Engage new or underrepresented audiences.
- Introduce a new or significantly reimagined approach.
- Demonstrate a clear Jewish lens or connection to Jewish life.
- Include clear goals and measurable outcomes.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing or organizations currently in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status. Organizations that are not independently recognized as a 501(c)(3) may apply through an eligible fiscal sponsor.
- Projects must serve the Greater Atlanta Jewish community and align with at least one of the Innovation Fund’s priority areas.
The Innovation Fund provides an opportunity to test, learn, and build new approaches that can strengthen the Greater Atlanta Jewish community.

Along with funding, 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
Organization and Community: Provide a brief overview of your organization, including your mission, primary audience, and the need or opportunity you are addressing. Please share any changes in this audience's needs over the past 2-3 years? Describe the way your organization has shifted to meet these needs. (max 500 words)

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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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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: Who are your community partners? Describe any organizations, leaders, or community partners involved and how you will collaborate to strengthen the project’s impact. (max 500 words)

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Impact: What impact is your organization currently having? Share one or two examples, stories, or data points that demonstrate the impact of your existing work and your connection to the community. (max 500 words)

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Jewish Impact: How will this initiative strengthen Jewish life or the Greater Atlanta Jewish community? Describe the Jewish lens, connection, or impact of your proposed work. Please highlight the ways your organization intentionally engages the Jewish community. (max 500 words)

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Innovation: What makes this idea innovative or unique? What is new, different, or reimagined about your approach? How does it respond to an emerging need or opportunity in the Jewish community? (max 500 words)

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Implementation Plan: How will you bring this idea to life? Outline your key activities, timeline, milestones, and the individuals responsible for implementation during the eight-month grant period. (max 500 words)

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Outcomes & Learning: What do you hope to achieve? Describe your anticipated outcomes and how you will measure success. What do you hope to learn or test through this project?(max 500 words)

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Budget & Financial Plan: How will you use the Innovation Fund grant? Provide a brief budget outlining the anticipated costs of the project, how the requested funds will be used, and other revenue or funding sources supporting the initiative. (max 500 words)

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Leadership & Capacity: Who will lead this initiative? Describe the key staff, volunteers, or leaders responsible for the project and briefly describe your organization’s leadership structure, including your board or governing body. (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.

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. Funded projects will take place between January - June 2027. We aim to be a partner throughout the process, offering guidance, resources, and connections. 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 not 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?
Please provide a consice description of your prototype in 3-5 sentences.
Is this a new or expanded project?
Did you receive a prototype grant last year?
How many teens/tweens (6th-12th grade) will you engage with this project?
How many total people 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?
Is there anything else we should know about this application?

Additional Impact Information

If you would like to share any additional videos, pictures, or stories highlighting your organization's impact, please upload them here. Names may be changed to protect identity. Federation may request permission to use these materials for marketing purposes. You can upload multiple files here.
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Fall Microgrant Application

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