Jewish Experience Microgrants is a program by the Jewish Federation of Edmonton to offer financial support for new and original programs in the Jewish community that
The Jewish Experience Microgrant program is for individuals only, not organizations.
The program specifically favours young adults applicants (under the age of 40), although anyone in the community can apply.
Food supplied will adhere to the principles of kashrut and a certified kosher option be available.
Funding Amount: Up to $1,800 per program
Lifetime limit: Three times per program idea
Other limitation: Committee chairs and board members cannot apply for the Microgrant program.
Proposal. Have an idea and ensure it meets the grant criteria. Cost out the program. Prepare a budget. Reach out to jmedalye@edjfed.org for assistance.
Check the Community Calendar and ensure that the proposed program date does not conflict with other Federation events. Priority will be given to events that do not compete with scheduled Federation events.
Apply. Submit the application form with all fields completed. Describe your initiative in detail. Include a budget with projected revenues and expenses. You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received. Applications must be received three weeks prior to the proposed program start date.
Completed applications will be reviewed by the Microgrants committee. Applicants will be informed whether the application was successful, and if successful, the amount of the grant.
Read, sign and return the funding agreement. A funding agreement between Federation and the grant recipient will be provided for review and signature.
Develop marketing, and tag Federation on social media: #jewishedmonton. Send us copies of your marketing materials, which clearly recognize the Federation for the provision of the grant, and include the Federation Powered by United Jewish Appeal logo; tag Federation on social media event posts.
Host your event or initiative
Invoice us, and complete brief post-event impact report and participant survey. To be reimbursed, you will need to send us digital copies of all receipts for program/event-related costs.
Cash your cheque. Within 14 days from when the above-mentioned materials are received, a cheque for the approved funds with be issued to the grant recipient.
One or more of the following:
Eligible applicants:
Eligible activities include: