Local Grants

Local Grants is sponsored by Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut. Awards grants to local nonprofits fulfilling the mission of improving the quality of life in Western and Northwestern Connecticut.

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The Jewish Federation of Western CT is the home office and lead voice of the Jewish community in Western Connecticut. The Federation works collaboratively with our community members and the synagogues, educational institutions and other Jewish organizations throughout our Region. Together, we can create a stronger and more cohesive Jewish community in Western and Northwestern Connecticut.

The Jewish Federation of Western CT seeks to be the place, in both real and virtual settings, for thriving Jewish life, community and values. IRS qualified 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization. The Jewish Federation of Western CT provides a range of financial support and services to individuals and community organizations in our part of Connecticut, to Jewish communities throughout the world and in Israel.

especially in our partnership region of Afula-Gilboa in northeastern Israel . We continue to help feed the hungry, find shelter for those in need and serve as a clearing house for people who need immediate support or guidance. However, we do so much more.

We help our constituent Jewish schools (both synagogue and day schools) educate our Jewish students by providing each institution a yearly stipend based on the number of students they serve. We also provide camperships and scholarships directly to our students and their families.

Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Danbury, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, North Canaan, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sandy Hook, Sharon, Sherman, Southbury Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Winchester, Wolcott, and Woodbury.

We also support our partnership region of Afula-Gilboa in Israel. As part of our ongoing outreach, your JFED proudly provides annual support to numerous organizations throughout Connecticut. Here are just a few notes of thanks from those whose lives have been touched by your generosity.

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0: Brain Fitness for Seniors Jewish Federation of Western CT Summer Online Book Discussion with Daniela Gerson Connecting the Jews of today with the Jews of yesterday Summer Reels: Short Films 3pm Smaller hospitals beat out larger ones in patient satisfaction Israel's 'Iron Beam' fully operational to hit missiles along with drones Israel approves new humanitarian aid package for Ukraine 250 motorcyclists ride 250 miles to show support for Israel Amazon lifts restrictions on shipments to Israel ANTISEMITISM TOOLS & RESOURCES British Man Admits Threatening to "Kill Jewish Schoolchildren" Australian citizen working as spy for Iran orchestrated Bondi firebombing Toronto police say hired gunmen are targeting Jewish institutions Antisemitic incidents in Germany remained elevated in 2025, report finds Connecticut man arrested after antisemitic attack in New Haven Stand Up to Jewish Hate is a national campaign designed to raise awareness about antisemitism and hatred against Jews and to encourage all people to From local grants, education and food programs to economic development, community building and education Israel, your donation to us goes further to help those in need.

With your supporting our annual campaign, your contribution allows us to provide services to a wide range of people who need our help. From local grants and food programs to economic development and education abroad, your donation to us goes further to help those in need. The following things are possible because of you: A family will appreciate a hot meal.

Someone will learn how to better handle the loss of a loved one. A teen will be able to attend a Jewish overnight summer camp. Provide winter clothes to young children.