Community Impact Grants

1st round

• May 15th - Application opens

• July 10th - Application closes

• August - Grant Committee meeting to review applications for recommendation to the Board of Directors

• September/October - Board of Directors vote on recommendations from the Grants Committee. 

• Grant award notifications will be sent after the Board meeting.

2nd round

• November 15 - Application opens

• January 10 – Application closes

• February - Grant Committee meeting to review applications for recommendation to the Board of Directors

• March - Board of Directors vote on recommendations from the Grants Committee. 

• Grant award notifications will be sent after the Board meeting.

1. Completed application form & narrative
2. Program/project budget (including sources and uses of funds)
3. Most recent organizational financial statements
4. Current organizational budget
5. List of officers/directors
6. Outcomes and evaluation methods
7. Any supplemental information (optional)

• Grantees must submit a Financial Outcomes Report within 60 days of completing the funded project, and no later than 12 months after award.
• Multi-year grants require annual reports.
• Past performance and timeliness of reporting will be considered in future applications.
• CLICK HERE to access the reporting form

When applying, keep in mind:

• Clearly show how your project strengthens Jewish life, culture, education, or community.
• Ensure goals are both measurable and achievable (qualitative + quantitative).
• Explain how the program will be sustained after TJF funding ends.
• Double-check all financials for accuracy.
• Consider your request as a partnership with TJF in supporting innovative solutions.

Q: Can my organization submit multiple applications?
Yes, but you must rank them in order of priority (#1, #2, etc.).

Q: How soon will I know if my grant is approved?
Funding decisions are announced after the TJF Board meeting following your application review.

Q: When will funding be distributed?
Once approved, you may request disbursement when funds are most needed for your project.

Q: Who can I contact for help?
Our staff can guide you through eligibility and the process but cannot write your application. Please reach out to Ann Swindell, Donor Relations & Grants Manager at aswindell@tjfva.org.