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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

Federation understands that action is essential during this time of crisis and supports the need for immediate grassroots community initiatives to address the war in Israel, solidarity, and rising antisemitism. For this reason, Federation is leveraging MicroGRANTS as a community tool to self-organize around advocacy, antisemitism, and express solidarity with Israel.

Given the urgency of these requests, we have adjusted the criteria to include immediate asks for funding for Israel/Advocacy related events (removing the 4-week in advance criterion for these specific events) with a 2-3 business day turn around for review.
 
The criteria of these events include:
 
Community events in solidarity with Israel (vigils, rallies, marches, campaigns etc.)
Combating antisemitism (talks, workshops, teachings etc.)
Promoting the hostages safe return (advocacy related initiatives)
 
These criteria would only be for a short window of time, allowing people to access funds immediately during this time of crisis.

 

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


Any organization or individual may apply for up to $2,500 ($1,800 for technology ask) in funding for local events, activities and programs.


Apply today!



Click below to see the complete listing of all MicroGRANT distributions.
(Updated February 2024)


To be considered, an account must be created and applications must be completed and submitted using our online platform. (Here is a sample application)
 
Please 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

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. 


Got a great idea for a MicroGRANT?
APPLY HERE

Have a good idea, but want to make it great?

Contact: Anne Read