In FY 2023, TJF has awarded $277,649 in Community Impact Grants to:
| Grantee | Program |
|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater | - 2023 Annual Campaign
- Secure Community Network (SCN) Program - ShinShinim Program |
| Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia | -Staff Wellness & Retention Program |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | - Playground Project
- Social Hall Project Budget |
| BINA High School | -Renew and Refresh |
| Strelitz International Academy | -Learning Lab
-Toddler Gross Motor Room |
| Jewish Family Service of Tidewater | - JFS Food Pantries Expansion |
| Jewish Federations of North America | - Turkey & Syria Earthquake Relief |
| Jewish Museum & Cultural Center | - Security Equipment |
| Kehillat Bet Hamidrash (KBH) | -Honoring Our Holocaust Torah
-KBH Sifrei Torah Repair |
| Norfolk Kollel | -Scholar in Residence
-Camp SEED w/Torah Umesorah |
| Ohef Sholom Temple | -We All Belong: 3 Part Inclusion Educ. Series
-Technology to Support Stewardship Efforts |
| Temple Emanuel | -Religious School Classroom Refurbishment
-Torah Repair |
| Temple Israel | -Minyan Room Entry Repair |
| Toras Chaim | -Computer Upgrade |
| George Mason University Hillel | -Mason's JLF Program -Spring Soiree 2023 - A Celebration of Jewish Life & Learning |
| UVA Hillel/Brody Jewish Center | -Passover Around Grounds |
| William & Mary Hillel | -Student Internship Program
-Social Networking Engagement Proposal |
| Virginia Tech Hillel | -Leadership Development Program
-Stadium Shabbat |
| REUT USA/TOM | -TOM Virginia |
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 Open.
| Grant Application Deadline | Grant Committee Meets to Recommend Grants | Board Meeting to Approve Grants | Funds Available for Approved Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2023 | August 16, 2023 | September 20, 2023 | After September 30, 2023 |