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The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is proud to fund new and creative initiatives that contribute to a vibrant Jewish life in our community. Jewish Experience MicroGRANTS support organizations and individuals to:


• Build affinity and Jewish identity 


• Inspire Jewish opportunities for engagement (cultural, social, recreational, religious)
 
• Increase Jewish communal reach across the National Capital Region

Do you have a new and creative idea to connect people, actualize tikkun olam, and engage more people in Jewish life in Ottawa?


NEW STARTING JULY 1st, 2025 - The Jewish Federation of Ottawa's Microgrants Committee is excited to launch the year of "Empowering the Indvidual," focusing on empowering and encouraging leaders in our community through Microgrant funding.
 
New changes to application criteria include:
• For organizations: Maximum of two allocations (maximum of $5,000 cumulatively) per organization, per fiscal year
-- Additional application for initiatives that feature new organization collaborations 
• Any organizations that receive Jewish Journeys funding for programing are precluded from applying for Microgrants
• For individual applicants: a new option with a maximum allocation of $1,800 that accounts for 100% of the budget, as an alternative to the standard maximum allocation model of $2,500 representing 75% of the overall budget.
MICROGRANTS 2019 - 2024

Click above for a complete listing of all MicroGRANT distributions. (Updated May 2025)

 

APPLY TODAY!

To be considered, an account must be created and applications must be completed and submitted using our online platform. (Sample application)

Follow these simple steps to start your application:
Step 2: You will receive link to confirm your email address, please click on it to activate your access
Step 3: Select the type of grant you would like to apply for (in this case Microgrants)
Step 4: Fill out application and submit


Got a great idea for a MicroGRANT?
APPLY HERE

Information and FAQs

MicroGRANTS in our community

Have a good idea, but want to make it great?
Contact Alysha Blakey with your questtions.

In honour of the legacy of Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Z"L, we are calling on our community to actively make the world a better place, by bringing more acts of kindness into our community.