TJF has awarded a total of $367,947 in Community Impact Grants for FY 2024, with the 2nd half grant awards listed below.
| GRANTEE | PROGRAM |
|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater | - Israel 2023 Emergency Fund |
| Temple Emanuel | - Neshama Carlebach Healing Concert |
| B'nai Israel Congregation | - Camp SEED Scholarships |
| Ohef Sholom Temple | - Community Passover Program |
| Temple Israel | - Security Camera Installation |
| HAT dba Strelitz International Academy (SIA) | - Futureproofing SIA |
| Sandler Family Campus | - Stop the Bleed |
| BINA | - Technology Turnover |
| Toras Chaim | - STEM Programming |
| Norfolk Kollel | - Website Design |
| George Mason University Hillel | - Mason Hillel Wellness Lounge |
| Virginia Tech Hillel | - Wellness Lounge |
| William & Mary Hillel | - Why Israel? Why me? Why now? |
| Beth El & Temple Israel | - Merger Facilitator |
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 |