Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to benefit women and girls locally or in Israel. Consideration will be given to programs that strengthen the Jewish community, promote Jewish values, and enhance the quality of life for Jewish women. Priority will be given to programs that benefit women in the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven catchment area.
The Jewish Foundation’s Women of Vision Society has been helping women and girls in the Greater New Haven area and Israel for over 20 years. This endowment, created by 100 founding members in the community, has tackled issues from domestic violence and health to acculturation and spirituality. The endowment has more than doubled its membership and giving since its creation. Since its inception, Women of Vision has disbursed funds to help seed and sustain critical programming and services for women and girls.
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Criteria for Project Selection
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Grants will be made for only one year.
Submit applications to The Jewish Foundation Office
Attn: Beth Kupcho, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
For further information, please contact: Beth Kupcho, Scholarship & Philanthrophy Manager, Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven at bkupcho@jewishnewhaven.org or 203-387-2424, x316.