Federation Impact Grants

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.

In 2026, we will distribute at least $300,000 in Federation Impact Grants and offer two cycles to which partners may apply—one in the spring and one in the fall. The spring applications will open on May 4th and close on June 11th. 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 andstrategic 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)

The spring applications will open on May 4th and close on June 11th.