Voices: The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation is made up 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 up to 2 committees across both boards, 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.
- Combating Antisemitism
- Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses
- Economic Equity
- Gun Violence Prevention Services
- Humanitarian Aid to Israel
- Israel Advocacy
- Violence Prevention and Victim Services
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 Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm.
Grant applicants will be notified of decision by the week of May 18, 2026.
A grant celebration for recipients will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Please contact Eli Mulligan with any questions.
Voices: The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation
Voices: The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation is made up 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 up to 2 committees across both boards, 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.
- Combating Antisemitism
- Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses
- Economic Equity
- Gun Violence Prevention Services
- Humanitarian Aid to Israel
- Israel Advocacy
- Violence Prevention and Victim Services
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 Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm.
Grant applicants will be notified of decision by the week of May 18, 2026.
A grant celebration for recipients will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Please contact Eli Mulligan with any questions.