Grantmaking is at the heart of what we do.
JEF GENERAL FUND GRANTS
ABOUT
JEF General Fund Grants provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Our Grants Committee is responsive to requests that help:
- Launch new initiatives
- Expand successful existing programs
- Address an emerging critical need
Thanks to our generous donors – some of who established funds to continue supporting their passions after their lifetimes – we also have limited funding that may be used to help in the following specific areas:
- Jewish youth leadership programs
- Jewish seniors’ needs
- Women’s education and development
- Music and theater projects
HOW TO APPLY
If your organization is a 501(c)(3) in the state of Louisiana and would like to apply for a JEF General Fund Grant for a program that aligns with JEF’s mission and purpose, you may download the application here and submit to Sierra Sager at sierra@jefno.org.
DEADLINES
Applications are reviewed twice a year:
- Spring Grant Cycle – Applications must be submitted before March 1
- Fall Grant Cycle – Applications must be submitted before September 1
* Please keep in mind that each grant cycle may take up to two months to process, so recipients will not receive notification and funding until early May or early November.
JEF GRANT HISTORY
For reference, JEF’s General Fund Grants averaged $2,500 last year. Some of our 2022 grant recipients included:
Anti-Defamation League – South Central Region
Avodah – New Orleans
Home is Here New Orleans
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
National Council of Jewish Women
National World War II Museum
Moishe House – New Orleans