Voices: The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation is made up s of a group of Chicago-area Jewish teenagers. The Foundation focuses on different philanthropic needs each year. We are funded by a special endowment through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago as well as our own contributions.
Grant-seeking organizations may apply for funding from more than one committee, as long as it is for separate projects/programs. On the application, you will select the issue area to which you are applying. Please review each committee’s grant guidelines below to see if your organization/project qualifies. If applying for multiple grants, please submit separate proposals for each submission.
- Climate Change
- Combating Antisemitism
- Economic Justice & Education Equity
- Humanitarian Aid
- Israel Advocacy
- Supporting Victims of 10/7
- Women's Rights
Organizations that have applied for or received funds in previous years are welcome to reapply.
Approximately $50,000 in grants will be awarded this year. Proposals will be considered between $2,500 and $8,000 for funding. Annually, Voices receives approximately 50 proposals and on average funds 20% of projects. 75% of funds are awarded to Jewish/Israeli organizations.
Applications and proposals are due by Thursday, December 16, 2024 at noon Central Time (CT).
Grant applicants will be notified of decision no later than Monday, May 12, 2025.
A grant celebration for recipients will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2024 from 3:30-5:00pm CT
Please contact Keren Eckstein with any questions.
Voices: The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation
Voices: The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation is made up s of a group of Chicago-area Jewish teenagers. The Foundation focuses on different philanthropic needs each year. We are funded by a special endowment through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago as well as our own contributions.
Grant-seeking organizations may apply for funding from more than one committee, as long as it is for separate projects/programs. On the application, you will select the issue area to which you are applying. Please review each committee’s grant guidelines below to see if your organization/project qualifies. If applying for multiple grants, please submit separate proposals for each submission.
- Climate Change
- Combating Antisemitism
- Economic Justice & Education Equity
- Humanitarian Aid
- Israel Advocacy
- Supporting Victims of 10/7
- Women's Rights
Organizations that have applied for or received funds in previous years are welcome to reapply.
Approximately $50,000 in grants will be awarded this year. Proposals will be considered between $2,500 and $8,000 for funding. Annually, Voices receives approximately 50 proposals and on average funds 20% of projects. 75% of funds are awarded to Jewish/Israeli organizations.
Applications and proposals are due by Thursday, December 16, 2024 at noon Central Time (CT).
Grant applicants will be notified of decision no later than Monday, May 12, 2025.
A grant celebration for recipients will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2024 from 3:30-5:00pm CT
Please contact Keren Eckstein with any questions.