If you have any technical questions, please contact the Submittable Support team at submittable.com/contact.
If you have any questions, please contact Maayan Blum at 786.866.8494 or mblum@gmjf.org.
For technical questions, please contact the Submittable Support team at submittable.com/contact.
Eligibility Requirement:
1. Applicant must be a Miami-Dade County resident or a college student between the ages of 15 and 26 currently attending a Miami-Dade County school.
2. The Application for Scholarship must be received by Federation prior to actual participation in the program.
Objective Criteria:
1. Completed Application
2. Letter from applicant explaining any unusual circumstances
3. Copy of tax statements
4. Proof of acceptance into an approved program
Approved Programs:
1. Educational in nature
2. At least 21 days in Israel; exception: college level programs
How the Process works:
1. The applicant must submit
Completed application
Most recent tax return
Acceptance letter from an approved program
2. Applicant’s information is submitted to the scholarship committee for deliberation
3. Applicant is notified of decision in writing
4. Funds awarded are processed and sent directly to the appropriate programs
5. Post trip follow-up/community service
Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024 at 4 PM
If you have any questions, please contact 786.866.8498 or mnafshi@gmjf.org. For technical questions, please contact the Submittable Support team at submittable.com/contact.
The Jewish Incubator Grants Committee provides grants from Federation’s annual campaign to organizations, synagogues, agencies and schools to develop innovative and/or impactful programs, services, programs and technologies that support and enrich Miami’s Jewish community and align with one or more of the following funding priorities, which are consistent with Federation’s mission and strategic objectives:
1. A Safety Net for the Vulnerable - programs and services that care for those in need in Miami
2. Educating and Advancing Jewish Identity – programs and services that increase participants’ knowledge of and connection to Jewish teachings, principles and traditions; and attract individuals/families to engage and/or strengthen their connection to Miami’s Jewish community and their Jewish identity
3. Building Our Community – programs and services that promote a unified community that embodies a culture of service and advocacy
For the purposes of this process, innovative is defined as meeting one or more of the following:
· Creating something new in the Miami Jewish community
· Adding a new component to an existing program
· Refashioning an existing program in a unique and creative way in order to increase its impact
For the purposes of this process, impact is associated with a program that:
· Provides content/support in an ongoing, meaningful way. One‐time programs will be considered but may have more difficulty demonstrating impact
· Has a clear outcome goal and reaches a significant number of Miami Jews or,
· Has a clear outcome goal and reaches a small, targeted demographic that is either underserved or has the potential to reach a broader audience in the community
· Has a clear outcome goal that is measurable
Grant Preferences: preference will be given to programs that:
· Demonstrate potential for significant impact
· Promote collaboration among agencies, congregations and schools
· Meet an underserved or unmet need
· Are not already receiving funding (applicable to new program applications)
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with tax-exempt status (or fiscal sponsorship) that serve the Jewish community in Miami-Dade County. Nonprofits that currently receive other Federation grants must be in compliance with the terms of those awards to be considered. Only one application per organization will be accepted.
Grant Amounts & Use
Grants will range from $2,500 to $10,000 and will be competitively awarded to support new programs or the expansion of existing programs.
The grant amount will be based upon:
· Program’s scope and scale
· Opportunities for collaboration with other organizations
· Extent to which the program is able to leverage additional funding sources
· Prospect for sustainability
· Unique, non-duplicative programming or services
Awards may be used to cover expenses directly related to implementing new programs or expansion of existing programs, such as salaries of program staff, outreach, marketing, supplies, materials, events or local travel.
Awards cannot be used for non-local travel, scholarships, events or capital projects. Grants will not cover more than 75 percent of the total program cost. Existing expenses can be considered as part of the agency’s total program budget, but will not be funded through the grant.
Due Date: Applications are due by 4:00 PM on Friday, September 13, 2024
Application and Grant Timeline
September 13, 2024: Grant applications due
September – November 2024: Applications reviewed
December 2024: Awardees notified
January 2025: Funds awarded and grant year begins
March 2025: Site visits conducted
March 8, 2025: Awardees participate at Super Sunday
April 2025: Mid-year progress report due
October 2025: Final progress report due