Grants Process
The Foundation's Grant Approval process takes approximately 3 months to complete.
1) The Grant Requests are reviewed following the grant submission deadline
2) The Grants Committee reviews and makes recommendations on each Grant Request, to the Board of Directors
3) Upon reviewing the Grants Committee's recommendations, the Board of Directors accepts motions for approval or denial
Grant Applications
All grants are subject to the approval of the Foundation's Grants Committee and Board of Directors. For more information contact Ann Swindell at aswindell@ujft.org.
Review the Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s Grants Policy and Guidelines. To learn more about the complete grants cycle, read our FAQs!
Grants Schedule
The Grants application period is now closed.
| Grant Application Deadline | Grant Committee Meets to Recommend Grants | Board Meeting to Approve Grants | Funds Available for Approved Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2021 | August 11, 2021 | October 5, 2021 | After October 5, 2021 |
In FY2021, TJF has awarded $256,056 in Community Impact Grants to:
| Grantee | Program |
|---|---|
| B'nai Israel Congregation | -Aron Kodesh Repair and Upgrade |
| BSHEV | -Comprehensive Telehealth Initiative |
| Congregation Beth El | -Zoom Confidence Monitor & Touch Free VTC System
-Ongoing Mission of Inclusivity |
| George Mason University Hillel | -ShabBox: Celebrating Shabbat During a World Pandemic
-New Sukkah |
| Hillel @ Virginia Tech | -Campus & Community Inclusion Initiative |
| Kehillat Bet Hamidrash (KBH) | -Protecting our Largest Resource
-Equipment for Zoom Streaming & Replacement/Upgrade to Sound System in Sanctuary -Correcting Water Drainage -Kitchen Enhancement |
| Norfolk Area Community Kollel | -Legal Holiday Program |
| Ohef Sholom Temple | -Virtual High Holiday Services
-Upgrading Audio for Streaming During COVID Times |
| Strelitz International Academy | -Bonim B'Yachad-Enhanced Hebrew & Judaic Studies Learning Program
-Administrator Support Program - Jewish New Teacher Project -Outdoor Learning Pavilion |
| Temple Emanuel | -Technology Upgrade
-Interactive Memorial Board |
| Temple Israel | -Disability Access Modifications to Restrooms Outside Brody Auditorium |
| Toras Chaim | -Auditorium Beautification Project |
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater | -2021 Annual Campaign
-Strategic Security Framework |
| UVA Hillel - Brody Jewish Center | -Maintaining Student Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
-Passover 2021 |
| William & Mary Hillel | -Hillel Israel Education Program
-Shenkman Jewish Center Safety & Privacy Initiative |
| Yeshivas Aish Kodesh (Talmudical Academy) | -Kitchen Upgrade
-Library Grant -Basketball Court Resurfacing -Classroom Chair Replacement |