How to Apply
Announcements
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
Grant Guidelines & Focus Areas for important information regarding eligibility and restrictions.
We encourage you to contact JWF Senior Program Officer, Amy Saltzman at AmySaltzman@juf.org or 312-444-2846, to discuss your proposed request before applying.
2022 Deadlines - Multiyear Grants (by invitation only) and Annual Grants
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Opens: 4PM CST on Monday, April 4 2022
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission Date: 4PM CST on Tuesday, May 3, 2022
- Status Notification: by early-July 2022
- Proposal Submission Date (by invitation only): 4PM CST on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
- Final Notification: by December 31, 2022
2022 Deadlines - Innovation Grants
- Intention to Submit Form Opens: 4PM CST on Monday, April 4 2022
- Intention to Submit Form Submission Date: 4PM CST on Tuesday, May 3, 2022
- Status Notification: by early-July 2022
- Proposal Submission Date: 4PM CST on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
- Final Notification: by December 31, 2022
Application Process
The Jewish Women’s Foundation is currently accepting applications for Annual, Multiyear, and Innovation Grants. JWF Chicago has an online application process through SurveyMonkey Apply.
JWF will hold two “Office Hours” conference calls on Tuesday, April 12 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT (international applicants) and on Wednesday, April 13 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT (domestic applicants). Applicants are welcome to call-in during that time with questions regarding the grant guidelines and focus areas, eligibility, and the application process. Even if you don't have specific questions, feel free to call and listen in.
Tuesday, April 12
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Join by Video: https://bit.ly/3NPvtlN
Dial-in Number: (312) 626 - 6799
Find Your Local Number: https://zoom.us/u/abLJL2Si5j
Meeting ID: 840 1599 5602
Password: JWF2022
Wednesday, April 13
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
FOR DOMESTIC APPLICANTS
Join by Video: https://bit.ly/3x8lAJR
Dial-in Number: (312) 626 - 6799
Meeting ID: 851 1259 4970
Password: JWF2022
