Grant Information & Applications for Programs

Jewish Federation of St. Louis offers a range of grant opportunities that support organizations, programs, and initiatives aligned with our mission. From targeted mini-grants to larger-scale funding, our goal is to invest in work that strengthens Jewish life, promotes inclusion, and meets evolving community needs.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Community Impact Investments 

Community Impact Investments are aligned with Federation’s Strategic Investment Areas.

Who can apply: By invitation only.

Timing: Applications take place annually January-February. Decisions are often communicated by July. Dates will be posted closer to this time.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Federation Impact Grants

Federation Impact Grants are aligned with at least one of Federation’s Strategic Investment Areas and represent a current need in the Jewish community supported by data.

Who can apply: Local 501(c)(3) organizations serving the St. Louis Jewish community.

Timing: Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.

The Saul Brodsky Educational Resource Fund

Provides support for local Jewish programs that promote literacy and literature, the operation and expansion of Jewish libraries, speaker events, family library programming, etc.

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Who can apply: St. Louis based Jewish tax-exempt organizations

Timing: Applications are accepted and communicated on a rolling basis.

Application – Log into Grant Portal Here – Apply under “The Saul Brodsky Educational Resource Fund”

Interfaith Inclusion & Engagement Mini Grants

Aims to create a more welcoming and inclusive St. Louis Jewish community for Jewish Adjacent family members and Jewish+ families.

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Who can apply: St. Louis based Jewish tax-exempt organizations

Timing: Applications are accepted and communicated on a rolling basis.

Application – Log into Grant Portal Here – Apply under “Interfaith Inclusion & Engagement Grants”

Event Sponsorship

To provide sponsorship support to community events or programs that align with Federation’s mission. 

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Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations 

Timing: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis 

Application – Log into Grant Portal Here – Apply under “Sponsorship Requests”

Contact: Marci Mayer Eisen, MEisen@JFedSTL.org, 314-442-3810

Our Supporting Foundations Help Advance Federation’s Mission

Partnering for Impact

Together As One

$7Million

in community impact investments

$1.4Million

in supporting foundations

$294,087

in endowments and other grants