For Community Partners
Federation Impact Grants
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is excited to introduce 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, Federation Impact Grants provide funding to local 501(c)(3) organizations working to address urgent community needs with targeted solutions. These grants are part of our broader commitment to lead with purpose, invest with strategy, and foster collaboration across the St. Louis Jewish landscape.
Our Strategic Plan
Ensuring a thriving St. Louis Jewish community today and into the future.
In 2024, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis Board of Directors approved a new Strategic Plan to guide us through 2027.
Applications for the Fall 2026 Impact Grants cycle are accepted between October 5 – November 2. Grant amounts will range from $5,000-$50,000 and you can read the revised parameters around grant applications below.
Who Should Apply?
- Greater St. Louis Area 501(c)(3) organizations working to address urgent needs in the St. Louis Jewish community
- Individual organizations and collaborations between organizations will be considered
What We Fund
- Proposals for new or expanded projects within the organization(s)
- Projects aligned with Federation’s core values and strategic investment areas
- Initiatives that address clearly defined and significant community needs, incorporating findings from the 2024 Community Study and/or other research studies like Pew
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
What We Don’t Fund
- One-off programs like speakers, celebrations, and Shabbatonim
- Status-quo programs or operations already underway within the organization(s)
