Innovative Capacity Building Fund
This donor-directed fund aims to ensure local Jewish organizations have sound organizational health and a broad capacity to manage change. Funded projects help organizations innovate and adapt to new realities, offer professional development initiatives, and engage in re-visioning or strategic planning processes. This fund provides one-time allocation of funds of up to $10,000.
Innovative Capacity Building Fund Applications are due on January 16, 2026.
See the linked Request for Proposals.
GOALS OF THE FUND
- Help organizations manage change and adapt to new realities.
- Improve organizational health through board development, program evaluation metrics implementation, financial structure enhancement, and similar activities.
- Build bridges by bringing multiple organizations together to share resources and collaboratively deliver a new service or improve the delivery of an existing service.
- Offer one-time educational programs, training initiatives, or professional development opportunities, which aim to increase the capacity of individuals, build trust among organizations, or provide solutions to current communal challenges.
Who is eligible to apply?
- Agencies currently funded by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and local synagogues are eligible to apply.
- Agencies are encouraged to partner with other organizations (partners need not be currently funded organizations, as long as the lead organization is).
Please select the "Information and FAQs" button at far right to read more about eligibility, evaluation criteria and important details.
How to apply?
Apply by completing the online application. After logging in with your existing credentials or registering, select “Innovative Capacity Building Fund” under “Funds,” enter your application in the online forms. Be sure to save your progress and submit when complete.
For more information, please contact Amos Bitzan by emailing [email protected].
