Women of Vision Society Grant

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. 

Goals

1. Enhance the quality of life for Jewish women and their families to ensure Jewish continuity.
2. Build bridges among Jewish women of all traditions in order to foster a robust Jewish community.
3. Encourage collaboration between Jewish organizations in order to maximize use of resources.
4. Reach out to unaffiliated Jewish women to cultivate a connection with the Greater New Haven Jewish community.
5. Support community programs that nurture and advance Jewish values, including Tikkun Olam.

Criteria for Project Selection

1. The relevance of the project to the goals as stated by Women of Vision.
2. The degree to which there is a demonstrated need for the project or program within the Jewish community of Greater New Haven or Israel.
3. The extent to which project activities are well planned and feasible.
4. The applicant’s (organization or individual) capability to carry out the proposed project.
5. A justifiable and appropriate budget in relation to the proposed project.
6. If planned as an ongoing and/or multi-year program, a programmatic and financial projection that plans for sustainability and independence from Women of Vision Society funding in the future.