Charitable Jewish Community Organizations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

The Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund, established at the Rhode Island Foundation, supports charitable Jewish community organizations located in and serving the greater Providence area. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Generally, grants for this program will range from $5,000 to $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Proposals from eligible organizations should meet one or more of the following criteria: Projects that seek to develop connections between the Jewish community and all Rhode Islanders, including community service projects led by Jewish organizations; Projects that seek to deepen understanding of Jewish life and culture through scholarship and historic preservation; Projects that provide basic human needs such as food, clothing, housing or prescription assistance; and Projects that support the organizational development of Jewish institutions, including strategic planning, board development and program evaluation. A scope of work must accompany all capacity building requests. Projects must be non-sectarian in nature and designed to reach beyond an institution’s core constituency. Capital requests will not be considered. Criteria The Foundation will use the following criteria in making funding decisions: Proposal has clearly stated goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes; Organization has the capacity to implement the proposal; Proposal outlines a clear sustainability plan; and Organization must be located in and serving the greater Providence area. For more information, visit RIF.