2024 Grants are Closed. Learn More.
The 2024 Grant Cycle is now closed.
If you would like to find out more information or learn about the opportunity to apply in the future please email jvpfexec@gmail.com.
GENERAL GUIDELINES AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Grants requested should be in amounts ranging from $25,000 ‐ $150,000. Depending on our selection process, you may be asked to match our grant amount in order to achieve your total target fundraise.
• U.S.-based applicants must be classified as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations by the IRS or have imminent plans to file for tax-exempt status. Israeli organizations must have an American fiscal sponsor or be an Amutah AND have a Nihul Takin.
• Applicants must be willing to submit additional financial and programmatic information if requested.
• Agencies may only be the lead agency for one application.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND PROCESS TIMELINE
• Submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. (PST), February 29, 2024.
• Applicants will be notified of the results of the initial screening process in April. Those selected to move to the next stage will be invited to give a Fast Pitch.
• Applicants then selected to present a full proposal and make a presentation to the Fund will be invited to do in April/May 2024.
• Applicants selected for the due diligence stage work with Fund members during the summer of 2024.
• Final funding decisions are made in September 2024.
CRITERIA
JVPF makes targeted and significant venture-level investments in creative programs and organizations that have the potential for impact, scalability, and sustainability. JVPF supports programs based in Los Angeles and Israel, as well as domestic national programs. The ideal funding opportunity for JVPF is one in which our financial investment and creative input will provide vital assistance to allow a good idea to grow exponentially.
Examples of this type of funding include capacity-building, strategic planning and development growth. JVPF adheres strictly to its criteria in making its funding decisions and applicants are strongly encouraged to evaluate their proposals against the criteria. The Fund looks for projects and organizations that are at a stage in their growth or development at which JVPF’s investment can:
(1) have a significant impact;
(2) grow the organization or project to scale; and
(3) help the organization or project attain sustainability.
Funds are specifically targeted to the greatest need of each organization or project.
JVPF’s specific criteria include the following:
• Jewish Community Need: Is there a demonstrable need?
• Impact: What is the impact on beneficiaries?
• Innovative Idea or Organization: Is it an original approach or a new organization?
• Sponsor/Staff: Who are the people behind the idea/organization and are they well respected in their field?
• Sustainability: Is there a credible plan for sustaining the work beyond JVPF’s investment?
• Scalability: Can the idea be grown (scaled up)?
• Measurability: Can impact and outcome be quantified?
• Opportunity for involvement: What support and input can the Fund provide beyond its financial investment?
• Opportunity for leverage: How will JVPF’s investment assist the organization in securing other funders?