How to Apply
Please
contact us if you would like to be included on a mailing list to stay informed of our application deadlines and updates.
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.
2025 Deadlines - Annual Grants, Innovation Grants and Multiyear Grants
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Opens: 12:00PM CT on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission Date: 12:00PM CT on Monday, May 5, 2025
- Status Notification: by July 2025
- Proposal Submission Date (by invitation only): 12:00PM CT on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Final Notification: by December 31, 2025
Application Process
JWF Chicago has an online application process through
SurveyMonkey Apply.
JWF will hold virtual “Office Hours” on Tuesday, April 8 from 12PM – 1:00PM CT for domestic applicants and on Wednesday, April 9 from 9:30AM – 10:30AM CT for international 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.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
12:00PM- 1:00PM CT
FOR DOMESTIC APPLICANTS
Zoom Link: Here
Meeting ID: 812 8083 7256
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
9:30AM- 10:30AM CT
FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Zoom Link: Here
Meeting ID: 868 9011 4272
