Tidewater Jewish Foundation has awarded a total of $185,452 in Community Impact Grants for FY25
The following list includes the FY25 1st half grant awards, as of September 2024.
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Grantee Name |
Program Name |
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UJFT |
2025 Annual Campaign |
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UJFT |
Multigenerational Giving Project (Part 2) |
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UJFT |
Jewish Literacy Programming |
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B'nai Israel Congregation |
Unity Concert |
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BINA |
First Aid/CPR/AED Training |
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Congregation Beth El |
ADA - Accomodations for Deaf Staff & Members |
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HAT dba Strelitz International Academy (SIA) |
Student News Broadcast Recording Studo |
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Jewish Family Service (JFS) |
Art Installation Project at Food Pantry |
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Ohef Sholom Temple |
Strengthening Bonds Through Holiday Celebrations |
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Toras Chaim |
Preschool Expansion |
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George Mason Hillel |
Nuance & Narratives: Israel History |
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William & Mary Hillel |
Israel Fellow |
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Virginia Tech Hillel |
New Keycard Access System |
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Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) |
Hurricane Helene Emergency Relief |
In 2024, Tidewater Jewish Foundation awarded a Total of $367,947 in Community Impact Grants
Below is a comprehensive list of grants awarded during the 2024 calendar year.
Grant Dollars
Total Amount Awarded in 2024
Programs Funded
Unique Community Impact Grants Awarded in 2024
2024 Calendar Year Grantees and Programs
The list below encompasses all Community Impact Grants awarded between January and December 2024.
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Grantee Name |
Program Name |
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| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT) |
2024 Annual Campaign |
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT) | Multigenerational Giving Project (Part 1) |
| Temple Emanuel | Collaboration with CBE/KBH/Temple Israel - Come Together |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | Strategic Planning Initiative |
| HAT dba Strelitz International Academy (SIA) | Employee Wellness, Recruitment & Retention |
| Jewish Family Service (JFS) | Embrace Counseling |
| Ohef Sholom Temple | A Weekend with Shirlala |
| Temple Israel | Torah Scrolls Repair |
| Toras Chaim | Baby Toddler Play Area |
| George Mason Hillel | Shabbat Hosting Lab |
| William & Mary Hillel | Campus Anti-Semitism Initiative |
| UVA Hillel - Brody Jewish Center | Program & Engagement Intern Cohorts |
| Virginia Tech Hillel | Hillel Welcome Deck |
| REUT USA/TOM | TOM Virginia |
| Local Congregations | Foundation Congregational Membership |
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT) | 2025 Annual Campaign |
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT) | Multigenerational Giving Project (Part 2) |
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT) | Jewish Literacy Programming |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | Unity Concert |
| BINA | First Aid/CPR/AED Training |
| Congregation Beth El | ADA - Accommodations for Deaf Staff & Members |
| HAT dba Strelitz International Academy (SIA) | Student News Broadcast Recording Studio |
| Jewish Family Service (JFS) | Art Installation Project at Food Pantry |
| Ohef Sholom Temple | Strengthening Bonds Through Holiday Celebrations |
| Toras Chaim | Preschool Expansion |
| George Mason Hillel | Nuance & Narratives: Israel History |
| William & Mary Hillel | Israel Fellow |
| Virginia Tech Hillel | New Keycard Access System |
| Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) | Hurricane Helene Emergency Relief |
Grants Process
The Foundation's Grant Approval process takes approximately 3 months to complete.
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The Grant Requests are reviewed following the grant submission deadline
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The Grants Committee reviews and makes recommendations on each Grant Request, to the Board of Directors
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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@tjfva.org.
Review the Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s Grants Policy and Guidelines. To learn more about the complete grants cycle, read our FAQs!
Grants Schedule
Grant cycles run twice per year with fixed dates as follows:
| Grant Cycle | Grant Application Cycle Opens | Grant Application Deadline | Grant Committee Meets to Recommend Grants | Board Meeting to Approve Grants | Funds Available for Approved Grants |
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| First Cycle | May 15 | July 10 | August 7 | September 25 | After September 30 |
| Second Cycle | November 15 | January 10 | February 12 | March 19 | After March 31 |