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.
Who Should Apply?
Local 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
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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
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