The Jewish Community Relations Council’s (JCRC) Center to Combat Antisemitism of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is offering microgrants to organizations looking to host programs that raise awareness about the reality of antisemitism and equip the community with tools and knowledge on how to combat it. This grants pool aims to support innovative, community-driven programs that raise awareness, foster dialogue, and strengthen advocacy efforts.
Submissions will be evaluated on their potential impact, alignment with JCRC’s strategic goals, and ability to engage diverse audiences. Funding decisions will prioritize programs that maximize collective impact, fostering understanding and promoting unity across communities.
These microgrants will be limited to one-time, non-recurring events or programs.
GRANT AMOUNT
Grants will be in the range of $500 to $2,500, with larger grants possible under unique circumstances.
IMPORTANT DATES
Grant Review Schedule: Applications will be reviewed on the first Thursday of each month.
Submission Deadline: To have your application considered in that month’s review, it must be submitted by the last day of the previous month.
Example: For the February review, submit your application by January 31.
PLEASE NOTE
Pennsylvania organizations must have their own IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation to qualify. If your organization does not have a 501(c)(3), you must work with a fiscal sponsor to apply.
- Provide a Certificate of Insurance (naming The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and its Subsidiaries as Additionally Insured as well as Certificate Holder); ACH information; W9; and sign the Jewish Federation’s Grant Services Agreement document and any other required paperwork. You can find a list of requirements.
- Include a photo/audio/video release policy in their registration form that participants agree to. The release should indicate that by attending the event, the registrant gives the organization the rights to photos, audio and video taken at the event to use and share at their discretion.
- Include the Jewish Federation’s logo on all event materials.
- Gather and share registration information (name, email, phone number, and address) for all registrants with the Jewish Federation.
- Please note: For Grant-funded events, the Jewish Federation does not
- Contract with any vendors;
- Create registration forms, standalone emails, flyers, or other event-specific marketing materials;
- Collect or hold registration payments;
- Oversee or coordinate any event logistics
QUESTIONS?
For questions about eligibility, please contact Shira Grundland, Administrative Assistant for the Jewish Community Relations Council, at sgrundland@jewishphilly.org.