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The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is proud to fund new and creative initiatives that contribute to a vibrant Jewish life in our community. Jewish Experience MicroGRANTS support organizations and individuals to:
 
• Build affinity and Jewish identity 
• Inspire Jewish opportunities for engagement (cultural, social, recreational, religious)
• Increase Jewish communal reach across the National Capital Region

Do you have a new and creative idea to connect people, actualize tikkun olam, and engage more people in Jewish life in Ottawa?


The Jewish Federation of Ottawa's Microgrants Committee is excited to launch the year of "Empowering the Individual," focusing on empowering and encouraging leaders in our community through Microgrant funding.
Changes to application criteria include:
 
For organizations:
  • Maximum of two allocations (maximum of $5,000 cumulatively) per organization, per fiscal year
    • Additional application for initiatives that feature new organization collaborations 
  • Any organizations that receive Jewish Journeys funding for programing are precluded from applying for Microgrants
 
For individual applicants:
  • Maximum allocation of $1,800 that accounts for 100% of the budget, as an alternative to the standard maximum allocation model of $2,500 representing 75% of the overall budget.

 

APPLY TODAY!

To be considered, an account must be created and applications must be completed and submitted using our online platform. (Sample application)

Follow these simple steps to start your application:
Step 2: You will receive link to confirm your email address, please click on it to activate your access
Step 3: Select the type of grant you would like to apply for (in this case Microgrants)
Step 4: Fill out application and submit
MICROGRANTS 2019 - 2025

Click above for a complete listing of all MicroGRANT distributions. (Updated September 2026)

Funding Decisions and Discretion

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen Jewish life, foster community connections and reflect Federation's mission and values.

All applications are subject to review by Federation's Microgrants Committee and staff. Meeting the published eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding.

Federation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to approve, decline or impose conditions on any funding request. In making funding decisions, Federation may consider factors beyond the proposed initiative, including the applicant's history, organizational practices, financial accountability, community relationships, and alignment with Federation's mission, values and responsibilities to the community.

Federation is under no obligation to award funding to any applicant and may decline an application even where the stated eligibility criteria have been met. All decisions will be made in accordance with applicable law.


Got a great idea for a MicroGRANT?
APPLY HERE

Information and FAQs

Have a good idea, but want to make it great?
Contact Amos Bitzan with your questions.

 

In honour of the legacy of Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Z"L, we are calling on our community to actively make the world a better place, by bringing more acts of kindness into our community.