Jewish Federation Impact Grants
Fueling Community Solutions with Strategic Investment
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is excited to introduce Jewish Federation Impact Grants, a new agile grantmaking process designed to support innovative, collaborative, and impactful projects that strengthen our local Jewish community.
Launched in alignment with our 2025 strategic plan, Impact Grants provide funding to local 501(c)(3) organizations working to address urgent community needs with targeted solutions. These annual grants are part of our broader commitment to lead with purpose, invest with strategy, and foster collaboration across the St. Louis Jewish landscape.
Who Should Apply?
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status serving the St. Louis Jewish community
Individual organizations and collaborations between organizations will be considered
What We Fund
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Projects aligned with the Federation’s core values and strategic investment areas
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Initiatives that address clearly defined and significant community needs
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Proposals that incorporate findings from the 2024 Community Study to validate needs and timing
Funding Details
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Funding amounts range from $5,000–$50,000
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Multi-year proposals accepted (up to 3 years); total funding cannot exceed $50,000 over the entire scope of the initiative
Apply Now
Applications open August 4, 2025 and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information, contact: Scott Berzon, Director of Community Impact
If your organization already receives grants from Jewish Federation of St. Louis or one of its supporting Foundations, your organization is already registered in the Grant Application Portal. Please email DStein@JFedStL.org for further instructions.
If your organization has never received a grant from Jewish Federation of St. Louis, click on the button below to create an account.