STEP (Synagogue Teen Enhanced Programming) grants:

• $180 microgrants
• Enhance existing programming
• Simple go to source to add a little something extra
• Short grant application
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year
• Application response in two weeks

LEAP (Local Engagement and Partnership) grants: 

• Round One Deadline: August 31
• Round One Grants Awarded: September 12
• Round Two Deadline: December 7
• Round Two Grants Awarded: December 19
• Grants available up to $1800
• Grants available for one-time programs, on-going programs, or staff support
• Great opportunities to partner with other synagogues
• Looking for exciting, new, innovative ideas to grant funds to!

HOST (Hosting of Synagogue Teens) grants: 

• Grants to support hosting overnight programming
• Three types available
• Lock-in: $500
• One-night + one-day: $500 + $10/participant
• Two or more nights: $1000 + $25/participant
• Preference given to events that bring together teens from multiple synagogues
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year
• Application response in two weeks

Grants Timelines

STEP and HOST Grant applications are always available on a rolling basis, our LEAP Grants are offered in two award periods per year. Details below:

LEAP Grants will be offered in two distinct timings with due dates.

1st Round - DEADLINE AUGUST 31ST

• Application must be completed by August 31st, 2025.
• Notification of grant status will be sent by September 12th, 2025

2nd Round- DEADLINE DECEMBER 7TH 

• Application must be completed by December 7th, 2025.
• Notification of grant status will be sent by December 19th, 2025.

For questions, please contact Marc Sender at MSender@uscj.org

*Please note that funding may be more limited in the second round depending on grants awarded in the first round. We encourage you to apply in the first round for the best funding opportunity.