General Grantmaking (Invitation Only)

General Grantmaking (Invitation Only) is a by-invitation grant program from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation that provides $20,000 to $2,000,000 in grants to nonprofits helping people experiencing poverty in the United States and Israel. The Foundation focuses on five areas: Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Aging, with additional signature initiatives serving the Jewish community.

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; eligible organizations must be invited to apply and must hold 501(c)(3) status (or Israeli equivalent) with a primary mission of providing direct services to low-income people. Priority communities are those with connections to the lives and legacies of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg.

Grant FAQ - The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation provides grants to nonprofits in the United States and Israel that help people achieve economic stability and well-being.

Collaborating closely with both the Jewish and general community, we invest in organizations that equip people to secure safe and affordable housing; lead healthy lives; obtain and keep good jobs; engage in high-quality educational and developmental opportunities; and, later in life, remain independent and age with dignity. Frequently Asked Questions About Our Grants How can my organization apply for a grant?

The Foundation’s grant application process is by invitation only and focuses on the areas of Housing , Health , Jobs , Education , and Aging . We also support several signature initiatives across these focus areas that serve the Jewish community. We do not accept or review unsolicited proposals.

What types of organizations does the Foundation fund? The Foundation supports registered nonprofits that hold a 501(c)(3) status or Israeli equivalent and provide direct services for people experiencing poverty. View a complete list of entities the Foundation does not fund .

Does the Foundation solely fund nonprofits in the Jewish community? The Weinberg Foundation provides grants to organizations within the Jewish and general community in the United States and Israel. What if I’m a new nonprofit or seeking to establish a nonprofit?

We only accept applications from registered nonprofits that hold a 501(c)(3) status or Israeli equivalent . What are the Foundation’s funding priorities? The Foundation provides grants in the focus areas of Housing , Health , Jobs , Education , and Aging .

We also support several signature initiatives across these areas that serve the Jewish community. Learn more about how we give . Where do you fund projects?

We primarily distribute our funding in communities with ties to the lives and legacies of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg, and where our trustees reside and provide leadership. Can you help me or my family? We do not provide grants or assistance to individuals.

We only accept applications from registered nonprofits that hold a 501(c)(3) status or Israeli equivalent (learn more about how we give ). To find help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling, and more, check out United Way’s 2-1-1 website .