What We Fund
NCEJ funds programs that help individuals and families establish a Jewish identity and create a Jewish home.
We fund holiday workshops, Introduction to Judaism classes, and interfaith engagement programs for both adults and families. We give grants for marketing, program materials, security for in-person events, and related expenses. For more details visit our Grants Process page.
We place a priority on marketing, and encourage grantees to use a variety of channels to widen the audience and attract a diverse group of participants.
Get Ideas for Successful Programs that YOU can use in Your Community
Our new Program Resource pages are packed with profiles of recently funded programs from a wide range of groups, including synagogues, JCCs / Federations, national nonprofits, and international organizations. We provide highlights of programs focused on:
Introduction to Jewish Beliefs & Traditions – “Connecting Interfaith Individuals to Judaism”
Interfaith/Intercultural Engagement – “Fostering a Welcoming & Educational Pathway to Judaism”
Holiday Programming – “Celebrating and Connecting Newcomers to Jewish Life”
Apply Now—While There’s Still Plenty of Time to Plan Fall Holiday Programming!
We welcome questions, by phone or email. You can always reach out to us to make sure we received your application. Decisions are usually made within 45 days. For more details, visit our Grant Process page.
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New Grantee? Apply by November 30th and get up to a 15% bonus*
We want to encourage organizations who have not received a grant from us in the past to apply, so we are offering up to a 15% bonus. If you are a current grantee, please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested.
* 15% bonus for grants up to $6,000.
Here are just a few of our recent grants:
- Congregation Sha’ar Zahav (San Francisco) – Judaism 101
- Congregação Israelita Paulista (São Paulo, Brazil) – Conversion Program
- Midor Lidor (Israel) – Passover workshop for Kavkazi immigrants to Israel
- Miles Nadal JCC (Toronto) – Sing-Along Holiday Celebrations
- Kehillah RVA (Richmond) – Pop-up Judaism: Jewish Holidays
Please share this grant-giving notice with your colleagues, or pass their names on to us. We accept applications throughout the year.
L’Shanah Tovah!
Have a Sweet New Year
Top photo courtesy of Temple B’nai Israel-Monroe, LA. Participants of their conversion class being formally welcomed into the Jewish faith.