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General community proposals due August 22, 2025; Jewish community proposals due October 31, 2025. Grant period is January 1–December 31.
General Operating/Programmatic Grants from the Jewish Women's Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh support organizations making positive social change for self-identified women and girls in the Pittsburgh region. Since 2003, the foundation has awarded over $2 million to mission-aligned nonprofits.
Eligible activities must address long-term social change outcomes in one or more of the following areas: Economic Empowerment, Education, Health, Legal Rights, and Personal Safety. Applicants must hold 501(c)(3) tax status or have a fiscal agent, and must operate in Allegheny County or across Pennsylvania for Jewish community-focused applications. The application deadline is October 23, 2026.
Both general operating and programmatic project grants are considered.
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Jewish Women's Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh Grant Application Instructions Since 2003, JWF has awarded over $2 million in grants to organizations that are actively making positive social change for self-identified women and girls in our community. We appreciate your interest in applying for a grant from the Jewish Women's Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh.
Before you proceed, please familiarize yourself with the following guidelines which may impact your eligibility. For questions or further clarification, please contact us . Funding Priority and Grant Guidelines JWF is interested in funding organizations that positively impact the lives of self-identified women and girls through a social change lens.
Applicants must be able to describe how their organization is: Working toward long-term outcomes of social change in one or more of the following areas: Economic Empowerment, Education, Health, Legal Rights, and/or Personal Safety. Addressing one or more “Shifts of Social Change” described in the chart below. Indicator of Social Change Typical Strategies/Activities An issue or idea is given new meaning .
The community or society sees the issue differently as a result of your work. Research, documentation of actual experiences, articulating concepts through writing and/or presentations . Rape is understood as an act of violence with legal and civil consequences, not a sexual transgression.
People are behaving differently (and for the better) in the community or larger society, usually building a sense of personal empowerment. Includes shifts in behavioral health. Immediate support for individuals and families in need and/or for organizations serving immediate needs.
An unhoused woman is provided supports and services (e.g. job coaching/counseling; financial literacy training; assistance with housing; mental health support) to become economically independent and empowered. More people are engaged in an idea of action as a result of your work. Ideally, enough people get involved that they are noticed, voices are heard, and a “tipping point” is reached.
Community-based organizing and public education ; media campaigns; networking; supporting a group to find a collective strength or identity. A news report about gender inequality appears on the national news. Concerned citizens contact the organization to determine what they can do to help.
Organizational, local, regional, state, national, or international policy or practice has changed to better serve social change ideals. Public policy reform , education and interaction with policy and system-level decision-makers . As a result of the work, an organization’s policy changes to allow for greater participation of women.
Current position maintained Earlier progress on issues is maintained in the face of opposition . Strengthen organizations and leaders and their ability to withstand backlash and resistance to change. Funding for breast cancer research is saved from budget cuts.
Programmatic Grant: Up to $10,000 Programmatic Grants are intended to fund new or ongoing programs and are tied to specific program-based outcomes. Operating Grant : Up to $10,000 General unrestricted operating grants provide support of an organization’s overall activities, including operating expenses and overhead. They are NOT program specific.
They are intended to build capacity and strengthen the effectiveness of the organization. Impact Programmatic Grants: Greater than $10,000 and up to $25,000 Available for Jewish community organizations and agencies only. Jewish community organizations interested in submitting an Impact Grant application should first contact the Foundation.
NOTE: Organizations will be considered for funding on a year-to-year basis. Previous funding will not guarantee continued funding or preclude future funding. GRANT PERIOD: January 1 through December 31 August 22, 2025 for General Community Proposals October 31, 2025 for Jewish Community Proposals ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Be an organization with their own 501(c)(3) tax status or with a fiscal agent who is a 501(c)(3).
Operational Grants: Operate in Allegheny County, PA; or for Jewish community applications, throughout the state of Pennsylvania (priority will be given to Allegheny County, PA programs) Programmatic/Impact Grants: Facilitate the proposed program in Allegheny County, PA; or for Jewish community applications, throughout the state of Pennsylvania (priority will be given to Allegheny County, PA programs Support JWF’s mission and vision and address one or more of the “Shifts of Social Change” described in the chart above.
Carefully review the application guidelines and be certain that the proposal aligns with JWF’s scope and priorities Hardware/ software or other similar forms of technology infrastructure Requests in which funds will be re-granted to other organizations Events, the proceeds thereof, that benefit other organizations Debt retirement or deficit funding Projects that typically are the responsibility of federal, state or local government Book publications (unless being published for sale to raise funds) Click here for Grant Application Instructions The trustees of the Foundation are the decision makers in all aspects of the grantmaking process.
Through a collaborative process, trustees review the proposals and make the decision of which proposals will be funded by the Foundation and the level of funding the projects will receive. Proposals are evaluated on the following criteria: Mission Alignment/Social Change Impact, Methodology (for Programmatic Grants), Organizational Capacity, and Financial Health and Sustainability.
Note: JWF has limited discretionary funds and frequently receives requests for more funds than we have to grant. Therefore, there may be many exemplary applications that receive no funding. In these instances, we encourage organizations to request feedback on the decision.
We encourage applicants to contact us before application preparation to address questions and receive guidance. Judy Cohen, Executive Director Stevie Sheridan. Program Associate View Funded Projects • Grant Application Instructions Jewish Women's Foundation | 1620 Murray Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Jewish community organizations and agencies with 501(c)(3) tax status (or fiscal agent), operating in Allegheny County, PA, or throughout the state of Pennsylvania for Jewish community applications. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Unspecified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is October 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.