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

Projects aligned with the Federation’s core values and strategic investment areas
Initiatives that address clearly defined and significant community needs
Proposals that incorporate findings from the 2024 Community Study to validate needs and timing

Funding Details

Funding amounts range from $5,000–$50,000
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

Jewish Federation Impact Grant Application

Organization*
Primary Contact*
First Last
Primary Contact's Email*

Primary Contact's Phone*
Federation Impact Grant Application
What is the initiative for which you are seeking funding?*
Please provide a brief description and timeline for implementation.*
This initiative

is New

is an Existing Initiative

is Expanding on a Existing Initiative
Identify the Federation priority areas to which your program aligns.*
Care for those in need
Enhance safety and address antisemitism
Promote vibrancy
Deepen Jewish community connection with Israel
What specific needs or challenges does this initiative aim to address?*
What factors make this the right moment to launch your initiative?*
Please highlight any time-sensitive needs or strategic opportunities.
How many unique individuals will this initiative serve?*
What % do you anticipate is Jewish?*
How will you assess the impact and success of this initiative?*
Which findings or insights from the 2024 Community Study and other data sources support or inform this initiative?
If the initiative is ongoing, how do you plan to sustain it financially beyond this grant?
Please upload a project budget. If this project is a multi-year effort, please submit a budget for each year.*
Max. file size: 128 MB.
If multi-year, please explain your timeframe for utilizing the funds from this grant.

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