Jewish Women's Foundation of New Jersey (JWF)

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Apply For A Grant

SPRING GRANT CYCLE - LARGE GRANTS (2025-26)

Maximum request: $25,000

JWF-NJ accepts Letters of Intent (LOIs) from 501 (C)(3) organizations to support New Jersey-based projects consistent with our mission. The Trustees select those LOIs which are subsequently invited to submit a full proposal. The Large Grant Period runs from July 1 of a given year through June 30 of the following year. Funding is on a one-year basis; organizations may reapply annually, but funding is not guaranteed. 

Please see the Grant Guidelines page for more eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT DATES: 

  • December 18, 2024: Invitation is open to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through FOUNDANT grantmaking system. The access code is JWF-FY26
  • January 22, 2025: Completed LOI due 
  • March 7, 2025: Successful candidates are invited to submit a Full Proposal
  • April 2, 2025: Full Proposal due
  • April 23 - May 8, 2025: Site Visits (in-person) or Virtual Visits
  • On or before May 22, 2025: Successful applicants are notified
  • July 1, 2025: Initial funds are released
  • January 2026: Interim Reports via Zoom and second half of funds released
  • June 30, 2026: Conclusion of grant period
  • July 31, 2026: Final Report due

SAMPLE APPLICATION:

  • A sample application for the LOI process can be found here. NOTE: Applications will only be accepted via FOUNDANT. The access code is JWF-FY26
  • A sample of the Full Proposal can be found here. NOTE: Applicants need to be invited to this stage of the process.

FALL GRANT CYCLE - IMPACT GRANTS (2025-2026)

Maximum request: $5,000

JWF-NJ wants to get to know your organization and see how you are empowering and/or supporting women and girls in your New Jersey-based community. With the short application available through FOUNDANT, please show us how a small grant of up to $5,000 can offer a big return. Please note: Grants are competitive. Project funds must be used by June 30th, the end of JWF-NJ's fiscal year.

An organization that meets two or more of the following criteria is eligible to apply: 

  • Demonstrates that the grant can make a big impact in jumpstarting a project.  
  • Demonstrates that the grant is timely and addresses an issue with immediate urgency.  
  • Demonstrates that the grant can be used to cover the costs (or the majority thereof) for a self-contained expense (e.g., purchase of specific equipment).  
  • Is an organization with a budget of less than $250K annually. 

Please see the Grant Guidelines page for more eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Early September, 2025: Invitation is open to submit a Short-Form Proposal through FOUNDANT grantmaking system. The access code is JWF-IMP26
  • Early October, 2025: Proposal due
  • Late November, 2025: Successful applicants are notified
  • Early December, 2025: Funds are released
  • July 31, 2026: Final Report due

SAMPLE APPLICATION:

To see a recent application for the Impact Grant, click here. NOTE: You must apply via FOUNDANT. The access code is JWF-IMP26

 

What You Need to Know

JWF-NJ accepts applications for grants during two specific grant cycles:

• JWF-NJ’s Spring Cycle - Large Grants to be disbursed in the next fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
• JWF-NJ’s Fall Cycle - Impact Grants to be disbursed in the current fiscal year (before June 30)

All applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s grantmaking software, FOUNDANT