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2010-2011 TYPES OF GRANTS

1. One-time “Issue-Awareness” grants (Greater Palm Beach area only)

These grants range from $500 to $3,500 for programs in the greater Palm Beaches that are specifically designed to inform or activate the Jewish community, the general public and/or professionals about issues and best practices of importance for Jewish women and girls.

These funds can be used to: convene educational meetings to disseminate information on issues or research findings; educate professionals, Jewish girls and/or their parents about the particular challenges and needs of Jewish women and girls; and sponsor innovative community-wide events addressing these critical issues. Inter-organizational collaboration is encouraged.

The one-time “Issue-Awareness” grant application requires short statements describing the organization’s mission, the proposed activity, goals, “fit profile,” (how the proposed activity fits with the JWF vision/mission) and what constitutes success.

The one-time “Issue-Awareness“ grant application does not require submission of a Letter of Intent.

ESTABLISHING “THE FIT”

The Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF) funds “bi-focally” through both a “gender lens” and a “Jewish value lens.”

We examine each proposal both on the merits of its fit between the specific project and JWF’s vision and priorities, and the extent to which your organization’s overall support of women and girls is compatible with our founding values and organizing principles.

Please take the time to carefully review our vision, mission, granting format and annual funding priorities, and our eligibility policy to determine if your organization, program, project or initiative meets the JWF’s criteria.

Call (561) 242-6604 if you have any questions regarding "the fit." 

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ELIGIBILITY

• The Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF) funds only organizations with their own 501(c)(3) tax status or with a fiscal agent who is a 501(c)(3). Legal opinion letters of non-profit status are not sufficient.
• The project/program for which you are requesting funding must be aligned with the JWF’s mission of social change for Jewish women and girls.
• We do not fund established, ongoing social service programs.
• We do not fund political campaigns or organizations such as PACs.
• Priority is given to initiatives in Palm Beach County and Israel; however, we will consider proposals concerning Jewish women and girls in other areas of the world.
• We do not make grants to individuals, make loans, award scholarships or participate in capital campaigns.
• We do not buy tickets for special events.
• Previous funding does not guarantee continued funding, nor does it preclude future funding.

Information about the legal opinion letters for the next funnding cycle (2010-2011 will be available on this website soon.

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2010-2011 GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR LOCAL ISSUE AWARENESS PROPOSALS

• Click here to download a One-Time Issue Awareness Grant Application form. Or, the applications are available by calling our office at
  (561) 242-6604.
• Deadline for submission is July 15, 2010
• The Issue-Awareness Grant Review Committee will meet and make recommendations for granting to the full trustees by mid-August. Trustees must vote on recommendations by September 15, 2010.
• Agencies will then be notified immediately after final approval by the trustees for implementation during the 2010-2011 funding cycle.

 

Please submit completed proposals to:

Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches
Grants Committee
4601 Community Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33417-2760

We are happy to answer your questions. Please contact the JWF office:
(561)242-6673 or jwf@jewishpalmbeach.org.



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  GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

  
  

  2010-2011 Grant Application Information for Palm Beach County Organizations

  ONE-TIME ISSUE AWARENESS GRANT
  

  
  

• The following information will help you in preparing the grant application form. Please complete all questions on the grant application form in the space provided. The completed application should be no more than three (3)pages.

• Applicant Checklist: For consideration, grant proposals must include the following attachments:
  • An original and one copy of the completed JWF grant application and budget.
  • Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) letter. If using a fiscal agent, please include a Letter of Authorization.
  • List of board members.
• Optional Items:
  • Most recent annual report, if applicable.
  • Organizational brochure, newsletters and other promotional materials, if relevant.
• Completed final grant applications are due in the JWF office no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2010. You may hand-deliver, mail or e-mail completed grant applications and attachments. If you submit by e-mail, please indicate the number of pages transmitted. Please mail the original signed grant application and any accompanying documentation, such as brochures and annual reports. We cannot accept late applications.

• Submit completed proposals to:

•             The Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches
              Grants Committee
              4601 Community Drive
              West Palm Beach, FL 33417-2760

• If you have questions about completing your grant application, please contact the JWF office at (561) 242-6673 or jwf@jewishpalmbeach.org.

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