St. Paul Jewish Federation Grant Opportunities

Grant Eligibility

All organizations meeting the following requirements are eligible to apply:

• Be a registered 501(c)(3) as designated by the IRS or have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status
• Be a local Jewish organization serving the greater St. Paul Community
• Have an organizational mission or purpose aligned with the purpose and commitment of the St. Paul Jewish Federation
• Address one or more of the St. Paul Jewish Federation's Impact Areas as outlined below.

St. Paul Jewish Federation Grant Impact Areas

• Welcoming Community: Services, initiatives and programs that improve the quality of life for everyone in our community, including safety and security, diversity and inclusion, and safety net services.​
• Engaging More Jews: Programs and initiatives focused on engaging the next generation and people who are as-yet unengaged in Jewish life.​
• Inspiring Generosity: Programs and initiatives that inspire giving to help sustain and enrich the Jewish community.​
• Enriching Jewish Education: Programs and initiatives that strengthen Jewish education, for all ages, formal or informal.​
• Elevating Collaboration: Programs and initiatives that emphasize collaboration across multiple Jewish organizations.

The St. Paul Jewish Federation's Community Impact Funding is dedicated to strategically supporting the Jewish community through three innovative grant programs:

Pillar Grants

Purpose: To provide multi-year, unrestricted general operating support that sustains the essential functions and core missions of Strategic Partners.

Organizations that receive yearly K-12 funds from the St. Paul Jewish Federation are not eligible for Pillar Grants.

Grant Cycle Details: Funding amounts are guaranteed for three years (May 2025-April 2028) provided grantees meet all requirements outlined in the grant agreement and will depend on the success of the Annual Campaign. The following dates outline the upcoming Pillar Grant cycle:

• September 15th, 2024: Pillar Grant Application Opens
• December 5th, 2024: Pillar Grant Application Closes
• Late April/Early May 2025: Pillar Grant Decisions Sent Out

PILLAR GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
First-time applicants will need to create a new account on the application page.

Preview The Application Questions Here

Burst Micro-Grants

Purpose: To provide immediate, flexible funding for urgent needs or time-sensitive opportunities that arise within the Jewish community. These grants are designed to be highly responsive and adaptable.

Grant Features: This program offers rapid funding of up to $2,500 (per organization in a rolling 12-month period) for small-scale programs and events that align with one or more of our impact areas. It supports initiatives that require quick turnaround funding to address unexpected opportunities or challenges.

Grant Cycle Details: Reviewed on a rolling basis, typical decisions will take around 30 days.

APPLICATION AVAILABLE MAY 2025

K-12 Education Grant

The St. Paul Jewish Federation Education Committee has limited funds to allocate each year for K-12 Jewish education programs. This grant seeks innovative ways to meet unmet community needs in our 11-county service area.

Pillar Grant, Ignite Grant, and K-12 funding recipients ARE eligible to apply for K-12 Education Grants.

Grant Cycle Details: Applications are due in mid-March and mid-August. Funds will be distributed approximately six weeks following the application deadline. Each program should have its application; please do not combine multiple programs on one application.

These grants will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Description of intended program or project: How well does the application describe the program goals, strategies, and tactics?
• Monitoring and evaluation plan: To what extent does the application provide a plan for monitoring and evaluating the program's effectiveness?
• Alignment with St. Paul Jewish Federation's commitment and purpose: To what extent does the application align with St. Paul Jewish Federation's commitment and purpose statements?
• Alignment with K-12 Education Committee Charter
• Additional considerations that we will use for application evaluation:
  • innovation
  • engagement with and impact on a wide scope of K-12 children
  • meeting educational needs not being met elsewhere
  • community collaboration

Education Committee Charter Summary:

To explore, convene, discuss, support, promote, and advise on ways to ensure quality K-12 Jewish education is available to all in Greater St Paul and advise the Federation funding bodies about educational issues and opportunities.

For more information on grant opportunities with the St. Paul Jewish Federation, please contact David Kaplan.