Jewish Women's Foundation - A committee of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
GRANTS
2009-2010 GRANT PROCESS
Types of Grants
Establishing “The Fit”
Eligibility
Grant Application Process and Timeline
Grant Application Information
Download One-Time Issue Awareness Grant Application Form
Download Letter of Intent
Download Signature Grant Application
GRANTS
The Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches funds social change projects and programs. Our interest is in the areas of research, issue awareness and advocacy and cutting-edge initiatives that will ultimately change community practices and programming, public policy and laws relating to Jewish women and girls.
Grant requests are now being accepted for 2009-2010.
Each grant proposal is considered on the merits of its potential for social change among Jewish women and girls.
To be considered, a proposal must address one of the following issues:
- Economic Security
Projects that advocate for economic reform or create changes in the social conditions that affect women’s earning potential. - Health & Safety
Projects that protect, educate or advocate about gender-specific health and safety issues. - Social Constraints Faced by Women Leaders
Projects that address systematic discrimination or barriers to leadership positions, as well as those that advance women’s skills and/or willingness to assume leadership roles. - Legal Reform
Projects that aim to change the legal system or administration of law.
- One-time “Issue-Awareness” grants (Greater Palm Beach area only)
- Signature Grants that sustain the work of several organizations and seek to produce knowledge, cutting-edge programs and/or persuasive influence needed to change attitudes, policies and/or practices that adversely affect Jewish women and girls.
These grants range from $500 to $3,500 for programs in the greater Palm Beaches that are specifically designed to inform or activate the Jewish community, the general public and/or professionals about issues and best practices of importance for Jewish women and girls.
These funds can be used to: convene educational meetings to disseminate information on issues or research findings; educate professionals, Jewish girls and/or their parents about the particular challenges and needs of Jewish women and girls; and sponsor innovative community-wide events addressing these critical issues. Inter-organizational collaboration is encouraged.
The one-time “Issue-Awareness” grant application requires short statements describing the organization’s mission, the proposed activity, goals, “fit profile,” (how the proposed activity fits with the JWF vision/mission) and what constitutes success.
The one-time “Issue-Awareness“ grant application does not require submission of a Letter of Intent.
These multi-year grants range from $35,000 to $50,000 annually. They are offered to increase the sustainability of an organization’s research, advocacy, service development and/or educational initiatives. They may be renewable for up to five years. The grant renewal process requires submission of a report that outlines the progress achieved and anticipated results for the coming year. While our intention is to fund signature projects for several consecutive years, funding in prior year(s) does not guarantee funding for the next year(s).
Signature grant proposals must focus on: advocacy initiatives for new legislation or public/institutional policies; and researching problems, including identifying the root causes that block women from fully participating in civil, familial, educational, spiritual, health care and social affairs. Cutting-edge projects using new protocols or strategies for treating ongoing social injustices will be given priority.
The signature grant applications require the submission of a Letter of Intent. (See Grant Application Information below) After submitting a Letter of Intent, applicants will be notified whether or not to submit a full grant proposal.
The Signature Grant application must contain a full description of organizational mission, how the particular intervention furthers the JWF’s goal of sponsoring social change, a detailed projection of anticipated outcomes (quantitative and qualitative measures), and a detailed evaluation proposal. Costs associated with the evaluation process may be included in the program/project budget.
Applicants for the Signature Grants are encouraged to call the JWF before submitting the Letter of Intent if there are any questions or for a preliminary discussion to determine the appropriateness of the grant request.
The Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF) funds “bi-focally” through both a “gender lens” and a “Jewish value lens.”
We examine each proposal both on the merits of its fit between the specific project and JWF’s vision and priorities, and the extent to which your organization’s overall support of women and girls is compatible with our founding values and organizing principles.
Please take the time to carefully review our vision, mission, granting format and annual funding priorities, and our eligibility policy to determine if your organization, program, project or initiative meets the JWF’s criteria.
Call (561) 242-6604 if you have any questions regarding "the fit."
- The Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF) funds only organizations with their own 501(c)(3) tax status or with a fiscal agent who is a 501(c)(3). Legal opinion letters of non-profit status are not sufficient.
- The project/program for which you are requesting funding must be aligned with the JWF’s mission of social change for Jewish women and girls.
- We do not fund established, ongoing social service programs.
- We do not fund political campaigns or organizations such as PACs.
- Priority is given to initiatives in Palm Beach County and Israel; however, we will consider proposals concerning Jewish women and girls in other areas of the world.
- We do not make grants to individuals, make loans, award scholarships or participate in capital campaigns.
- We do not buy tickets for special events.
- Previous funding does not guarantee continued funding, nor does it preclude future funding.
GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE
- Proposals must be submitted on the Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF) grant application form, which can be obtained by downloading the pdf, which can be opened in Adobe Acrobat. Click here to download a Signature Grant Application form. Click here to download a Letter of Intent form. Click here to download a One-Time Issue Awareness Grant Application form. Or, the applications are available by calling our office at
(561) 242-6604. - To be considered, fully completed applications and all supporting documentation required must be included. We will contact you if additional information is necessary.
- Letters of Intent (required for Signature Grants only) must be received in the JWF office via e-mail by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2008. (Please complete the form in the Grant Application Information section below.)
- The JWF will review Letters of Intent and notify applicants by September 12, 2008 whether or not to submit a full grant proposal.
- Proposals for both Signature Grants and One-Time Issue Awareness Grants must be received in the JWF office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008.
- Proposals are reviewed and recommended by our Grants Committees to our Board of Trustees, which makes the final funding determinations.
- Applicants will be notified of the Trustees’ decision by letter. Grants will be announced by the end of March 2009.
- Signature grantees are required to submit an interim progress report by September 30, 2009. A final report is due by the end of February 2010.
- One-time grant award recipients will receive funding by the end of April 2009.
- Signature grant award recipients will receive half their funds by the end of April 2009 and the remainder by the end of October 2010 as long as the interim evaluation goals and timetables are being met.
- Site visits by JWF Trustees may be conducted prior to grant determinations or once a grant has been awarded, or both.
Please submit completed proposals to:
Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches
Grants Committee
4601 Community Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33417-2760
We are happy to answer your questions. Please contact the JWF office:
(561)242-6673 or jwf@jewishpalmbeach.org.
JEWISH WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF THE GREATER PALM BEACHES
2008-2009 Grant Application Information for Palm Beach County Organizations
ONE-TIME ISSUE AWARENESS GRANT
The following information will help you in preparing the grant application form. Please complete all questions on the grant application form in the space provided. The completed application should be no more than three (3)pages.
Applicant Checklist: For consideration, grant proposals must include the following attachments:
- An original and one copy of the completed JWF grant application and budget.
- Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) letter. If using a fiscal agent, please include a Letter of Authorization.
- List of board members.
Optional Items:
- Most recent annual report, if applicable.
- Organizational brochure, newsletters and other promotional materials, if relevant.
Completed final grant applications are due in the JWF office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008. You may hand-deliver, mail or e-mail completed grant applications and attachments. If you submit by e-mail, please indicate the number of pages transmitted. Please mail the original signed grant application and any accompanying documentation, such as brochures and annual reports. We cannot accept late applications.
Submit completed proposals to:
The Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches
Grants Committee
4601 Community Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33417-2760
If you have questions about completing your grant application, please contact the JWF office at (561) 242-6673 or jwf@jewishpalmbeach.org.
SIGNATURE GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches (JWF) is designed to raise and grant funds to meet the needs of Jewish women and girls. Thank you for submitting a request for a signature grant.
The following information will help you in preparing the grant application form.
Applicant Check List: For consideration, applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent. Click here to download a Letter of Intent form.
Letters of Intent should be sent to the JWF via e-mail – jwf@jewishpalmbeach.org – by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2008.
Applicant Checklist: Grant proposals must include the following attachments:
- An original and one copy of the completed JWF grant application, narrative and program/project budget form.
- Current organizational budget, showing both income and expenses.
- Most recent audit report, if available.
- Copy of current IRS 501(c)(3) letter. If using a fiscal agent, please include Letter of Authorization.
- List of additional sources of program/project support.
- An up-to-date list of board members.
Optional Items:
- Most recent annual report, if applicable.
- Organizational brochures, newsletters and other promotional materials, if relevant.
Completed final grant applications are due in the JWF office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2008. You may hand-deliver, mail or e-mail completed grant applications and attachments. If you submit by e-mail, please indicate the number of pages transmitted. Please mail the original signed grant application and any accompanying documentation such as brochures and annual reports. We cannot accept late applications.
Submit completed proposals to:
Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches
Grants Committee
4601 Community Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33417-2760
If you have questions about completing your Letter of Intent or Final Grant Application, please contact the JWF office at (561) 242-6673 or jwf@jewishpalmbeach.org.
Grant requests are now being accepted for 2009-2010.
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