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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington invests in organizations, programs, and ideas that strengthen Jewish life across Greater Washington, Israel, and around the world.
Through grants, capacity-building, and strategic partnerships, we help community organizations respond to emerging needs, strengthen their work, and create meaningful opportunities for connection, belonging, and impact.
When funding opportunities are available, Federation issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to advance specific priorities within our areas of impact. These opportunities are designed to address emerging needs, support innovative ideas, and strengthen the programs and services that help our community thrive.
If your organization has an idea or project that aligns with an active funding opportunity, we encourage you to submit a proposal.
Explore current and past funding opportunities below.
Open Opportunities
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Past Opportunities
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$ 272,500
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29
organizations
Families with Children: Strengthening Family Engagement, Spring 2026
- Beth El Hebrew Congregation, $16,500: A monthly Havdalah program helping families connect and make Jewish choices at home.
- Congregation Etz Hayim, $10,000: Jewish Family Discovery Days build parent connections, community, and early Jewish identity.
- Congregation Olam Tikvah, $2,500: A family-centered Jewish book festival engaging young children through stories and celebration.
- Edlavitch DCJCC: Day at the J, $30,000: Day at the J offers young families Jewish play, parent connection, and shared Havdalah.
- Hill Havurah: Tiny Torah, $30,000: Tiny Torah creates low-barrier, play-based Jewish connections for Capitol Hill families.
- Meshek DC, $18,000: Connects Israeli-American families through holidays, Hebrew, and everyday community.
- Mishkan Torah Greenbelt Synagogue, $23,500: Family programming helps children and parents explore Jewish traditions, friendships, and community.
- Petworth Peanuts, $15,000: Engages Jewish families with young children through accessible experiences that build connection and identity.
- Pozez JCCNV and Gesher Jewish Day School, $30,000: Parenting Without Walls creates a support network for families raising Jewish children across NoVA.
- Temple Shalom, $20,000: Welcomes young families into Jewish community during key moments of growth and decision-making.
- Temple Rodef Shalom, $7,000: Tot Mitzvah helps young families build Jewish ritual confidence and connect with one another.
Israel Partnership Emergency Microgrant Awards, Spring 2026
In response to the outbreak of the Israel-Iran war in March 2026, Federation issued an RFP inviting local organizations with partnerships in Israel to apply for emergency microgrants to help their Israeli partners address urgent needs. Grants began at $5,000, with an additional $5,000 available to organizations that independently raised at least $2,500. Through this initiative, ten local organizations and their Israeli partners received a total of $70,000.
- American Friends of Nir Oz and Kibbutz Nir Oz, $10,000: Funded a Passover day trip with activities and transportation for Nir Oz families, including evacuees, helping strengthen community connections and provide meaningful respite.
- Chabad of Silver Spring and Chabad of Karmiel, $10,000: Supported programs for families, children, and vulnerable residents during school closures, helping sustain community resilience and morale.
- The Hadar Institute and Hadar Israel, $10,000: Subsidized an alumni Shabbaton that provided community, spiritual care, and resilience programming for young adults returning from extended reserve duty.
- Kemp Mill Synagogue and Sulamot, $10,000: Helped provide emergency relief, resilience packages, and ongoing emotional and logistical support to IDF widows and their families.
- Alef Bet Montessori School and Derech Hayeled School, $5,000: Supported continuity of learning and trauma-informed educational services for children affected by displacement and war.
- BBYO and Maccabi Tzair , $5,000: Funded volunteer transportation, mental health services, and resilience programming for Israeli teens and families.
- Habonim Dror Camp Moshava and Hechalutz, $5,000: Provided educational programming, respite opportunities, and psychological support for gap-year participants and staff in Israel.
- Habonim Dror Camp Moshava and Dror Israel, $5,000: Supported emergency educational activities for children and families during the war.
- Kol Shalom and Dror Israel, $5,000: Funded trauma-informed educational and emotional support for children and families in bomb shelters, evacuee centers, daycare programs, and community spaces.
- Tikvat Israel Congregation and Dror Israel, $5,000: Supported emergency programming that provided safe supervision, structured activities, and emotional care for children, families, evacuees, and communities affected by the war.