CJP is pleased to announce that applications for our Young Adult Community Impact Grant (YACIG) fund will open on Oct. 4, 2021. This fund was developed in order to maximize our awareness and response to the changing needs of the young adult community (ages 22-40). Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2021.
Register for our virtual info session on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. We will cover the timeline for the process, funding priorities and eligibility requirements.
General information:
CJP’s Young Adult Community Impact Grants provide up to $15,000 in funding to nonprofits in support of programs that bring Jewish young adults (ages 22-40) together to connect with one another, engage with the Jewish tradition and culture, and make something awesome happen. Our goal is to provide a transparent, efficient, and consistent process to ensure that organizations can identify and address needs, opportunities, and innovations within the communities that CJP serves. We will review applications with critical attention to:
- CJP impact areas
- Collaboration
- Geographic diversity within CJP’s catchment area
- Impact
- Innovation
How to apply:
Applications will be open on Oct. 4, 2021. The link to apply can be found on our website at that time. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Nov. 15. Decisions are expected to be announced by the week of Dec. 6.
Before applying, please review the guidelines, timeline and related information for this grant opportunity here.
If you have any questions, please contact our community connector, Caleb Alemany, at CalebA@cjp.org.