Federation Grants support a wide range of projects across Jewish Atlanta, offering funding at different stages, scales, and timelines. Whether launching something new, expanding an existing effort, or addressing a specific community challenge, grants are designed to encourage collaboration, innovation, and thoughtful experimentation—helping good ideas grow and thrive.
Annual Allocations Application for Core, Domestic, and Global Partners
Annual Allocations Application for Core, Domestic, and Global partners (by invitation only).
Questions? Contact Annie Garrett (agarrett@jewishatlanta.org).
Grants for faculty professional development, teacher wellness, and more!
JLearn SEEDS (Supporting Excellence in Education in Day Schools) Grants
Atlanta’s affiliated Jewish day schools are invited to apply for JLearn SEEDS (Supporting Excellence in Education in Day Schools) Grants to support large-scale professional development for faculty. SEEDS Grants provide funding to strengthen teaching excellence and foster collaboration across schools. This is a powerful opportunity to invest in your faculty and elevate educational impact through shared learning.
Questions? Reach out to Shelley Fogelson (sfogelson@jewishatlanta.org)
JLearn BOOST Grants
“Building On Our Strengths Together” microgrants of $1,000–$5,000 are available for part-time supplemental Jewish educational programs. Grants are intended to help NEW creative ideas move from the pilot phase to model status. Sometimes all it takes to transform programs from “good” to “great” is a little BOOST!
Questions? Contact Rabbi Elana Perry (eperry@jewishatlanta.org).
JLearn Professional Development Grant for Jewish Educators in Supplemental Jewish Education Programs
JLearn is pleased to offer grants to subsidize professional development experiences for Jewish educators. We encourage educators to learn and hone valuable skills that will enhance their work and enrich their careers. Grants will cover up to 50% of program costs, up to a maximum of $500 per person. There is no official application deadline; grants will be awarded on a rolling basis during the Jewish Federation’s fiscal year (July 1–June 30). NOTE: Applicants can only receive one grant per school year.
Day School Educator Wellness Grants
The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, with support from the Hirsch Legacy Fund, offers up to $400 in Educator Wellness Grants for full-time K–12 educators in affiliated Jewish day schools. These grants support mental and physical well-being through services like therapy, fitness, or mindfulness. Educators may apply once per school year. Additional details, including grant dates and wellness resources, are included in the application form below.
Questions? Contact Shelley Fogelson (sfogelson@jewishatlanta.org).
Jewish Community Professional Tuition Grant
Children of full-time Jewish professionals (working minimum 32 hours/week) at an eligible Jewish non-profit organization in Atlanta may be eligible for up to a 50% tuition reduction (excludes fees and other costs) at participating Atlanta Jewish day schools: Atlanta Jewish Academy, The Davis Academy, The Epstein School, Temima – The Richard & Jean Katz High School for Girls, Torah Day School of Atlanta or The Weber School (participating schools must be Cognia or SAIS accredited). The JCP Day School Tuition Grant is guaranteed for the duration of the child’s attendance in the division they are in when first becoming eligible (elementary, middle, or high school). If a child moves to another participating Jewish day school in Atlanta, they are eligible to keep the grant if all other eligibility criteria are met.
Grants for first-time campers, overnight camp, and for Jewish families from Former Soviet Union.
One Happy Camper Grants
First-time campers who are attending camp for 11-18 days may be eligible to receive $1,000, and campers attending camp for 19 days+ may be eligible to receive $1,500 off their first summer at camp. Jewish day school students are eligible in Atlanta!
Questions? Contact Leah Stinson (lstinson@jewishatlanta.org).
Federation’s Scholarship Program
Federation’s Scholarship Program helps families with the cost of overnight camp tuition. Camp scholarships are available to all families. Applications are reviewed by a Scholarship Committee as part of an anonymous review and allocations process. All applications and inquiries are confidential.
Questions? Contact Leah Stinson (lstinson@jewishatlanta.org).
Russian Speaking Jewish (RSJ) Grants
We are proud to partner with FJC for our RSJ camp incentive grants. Campers who were themselves or from families with at least one parent born in countries of Former Soviet Union (list) AND who identify as Jewish and/or consider Judaism part of their identity are eligible to receive an RSJ incentive grant towards camp for their 1st and 2nd summers.
Questions? Contact Leah Stinson (lstinson@jewishatlanta.org).
Build your Jewish community and strengthen your connections!
Gather Grants for Individuals
Looking for an excuse to bring people together? Here it is! This grant is for Jewish-identifying individuals who want to build community, strengthen connections, and do Judaism their way. Federation will give you $180 to host your own gathering—on your terms. You choose the date, the location, the guests, and the activity, and we’ll cover the cost. Whether it’s friends, family, or neighbors, this is your chance to create something meaningful with the people who matter most.
Questions? Contact Carla Birnbaum (cbirnbaum@jewishatlanta.org).
Engagement Grants for Organizations
Federation’s JGather Initiative offers grants of up to $5,000 to support meaningful community building through two priority areas: collaborative programming that brings together multiple organizations or groups, and interfaith engagement programming that supports interfaith couples and families as they explore Jewish identity, traditions, and community together, and as they intentionally integrate Judaism into their shared lives. Preference is given to organizations with limited financial and human resources.
Questions? Contact Carla Birnbaum (cbirnbaum@jewishatlanta.org).
JAccess Inclusion Grants
JAccess (formerly Jewish Abilities Atlanta) invites Jewish community partners to apply for grant funding ranging from $10,000–$20,000. This one-year grant will support community partners in launching projects that create more inclusive and accessible communities for people with disabilities.
Questions? Contact Amy Murphy (amurphy@jewishatlanta.org).
This is an invitation-only renewal grant that provides continued funding to innovative, community-driven Jewish projects in Atlanta so they can grow and deepen their impact.
JInnovate Grant
JInnovate is a Jewish innovation accelerator, investing in transformative, creative, scalable, and community-driven projects that reimagine Jewish life in Atlanta. JInnovate is not just a grant, but an incubator for new ideas in Jewish Atlanta. JInnovate grantees gain access to a pipeline of successful new organizations ready to advise you on your journey, as well as powerful resources and technology to help your idea reach its maximum potential in Jewish Atlanta.
Questions? Contact Sam Kurgan (skurgan@jewishatlanta.org).
Our JTeen Grants support programs and new ideas that engage Atlanta Jewish teens, their families, and the professionals who serve them, with grants up to $25,000.
JTeen Large-Scale Project Grant
JTeen (formerly JumpSpark) is Federation’s hub of engagement for the Atlanta Jewish teens. Through strategic investment in partner programs, support of new ideas, and relationship-building, JTeen is committed to meeting the needs of teens, their parents, and the Jewish educators and professionals serving them. Large-scale project sustainability grants are up to $25,000.
Questions? Contact Leah Stinson (lstinson@jewishatlanta.org).