How to Apply
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Before applying, please consult our
Potential Grant Awards and
Grant Guidelines pages for important information regarding eligibility and restrictions.
You may contact JWF Program Officer Genna Kahn at
GennaKahn@juf.org or
312-444-2867 to discuss your proposed request before applying.
2024 Deadlines - Annual Grants and Multiyear Grants (by invitation only)
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Opens: 12:00PM CT on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission Date: 12:00PM CT on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Status Notification: by early July 2024
- Proposal Submission Date (by invitation only): 12:00PM CT on Thursday, August 8, 2024
- Final Notification: by December 31, 2024
2024 Deadlines - Innovation Grants
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Opens: 12:00PM CT on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission Date: 12:00PM CT on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Status Notification: by early July 2024
- Proposal Submission Date: 12:00PM CT on Thursday, August 8, 2024
- Final Notification: by December 31, 2024
Application Process
JWF Chicago has an online application process through
SurveyMonkey Apply.
JWF will hold “Office Hours” conference calls on Wednesday, April 17 from 9:30AM – 11:00AM CT for international applicants and on Thursday, April 18 from 12:00PM – 1:30PM CT for domestic applicants.
After a short presentation regarding JWF Chicago's application process, applicants are welcome to ask questions regarding JWF’s grant guidelines, focus areas, eligibility, and application process.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
9:30AM- 11:00AM CT
FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Zoom Link: Here
Meeting ID: 893 0297 9661
Thursday, April 18, 2024
12:00PM- 1:30PM CT
FOR DOMESTIC APPLICANTS
Zoom Link: Here
Meeting ID: 853 0805 4094
