The Jewish Community Fund (JCF) is the core of the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign.
Long guided by our mission of mobilizing financial and volunteer resources, the JCF aims to address the communities’ most critical priorities locally, in Israel and elsewhere around the world. We take care of vulnerable populations who need extra support, engage informed compassionate communities in repairing the world, work to combat antisemitism and enhance security measures for Jewish institutions, and energize Jewish life and Jewish learning.
The JCF is unrestricted funds that the Jewish Federation grants to Jewish institutions that share our values by offering programs and services which Care for Those in Need Locally, Support Israel and Global Jewry, and Secure a Vibrant Jewish Future.
FOCUS AREA
September 2027 will start a new funding cycle for the Jewish Community Fund. One-year grants for FY27 have been approved with possibility of renewal for an additional year. The Jewish Community Fund will open again for applications in the fall of 2027 for funding that will begin September 2028.
If you have never applied for a grant from the Jewish Federation before and believe that you align strongly with our priority areas, please send an inquiry to grants@jewishphilly.org.
Important Dates
- October 15, 2026: End of year reports due from FY26 grantees
- Winter 2026-27: Mid-year updates due and potential site visits with JFGP professional staff
- Fall 2027: End of year reports for FY27 funding due
FUNDING CONSIDERATIONS, ELIGIBILITY, AND RESTRICTIONS
- Local organizations must be based in one of the five counties of Greater Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, or Delaware).
- Israeli organizations must be located within our partnership region of Netivot and Sdot Negev. Organizations outside of our partnership region will be considered on a limited basis and only under extenuating circumstances.
- U.S. organizations must have their own IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation.
- Israeli organizations must be a registered Amuta with Rasham Ha’amotot and maintain its Malkar status.