To Serve Elderly & Handicapped

The Edward I. Abramson JewishAkron Program Fund provides funding for programs and services for Jewish elderly and handicapped. Applications are not currently being accepted for this grant. Announcement of open status and deadline for applications will appear here when the next grant cycle begins.

This funding opportunity was created through a bequest left to the Akron Jewish community by Edward I. Abramson of blessed memory.

• Download an application and guidelines here.
• Download a grant financial summary here.

For Programming for Jewish Youth

The Harold and Esther Savage JewishAkron Fund for Youth Activities provides funding for activities, services, and programs for Jewish youth, particularly teenagers.

Applications are not currently being accepted for this grant. Announcement of open status and deadline for applications will appear here when the next grant cycle begins.

This funding opportunity was created through a bequest left to the Akron Jewish community by Esther Savage of blessed memory.

• Download a grant application here.
• Download grant guidelines here. 
• Download grant financial summary form here

For Orthodox Jewish Education

Orthodox Jewish children can now receive scholarship aid through the William Mansdorf Education Fund. Applications are not currently being accepted for this grant. Announcement of open status and deadline for applications will appear here when the next grant cycle begins.

Please send a letter of request with the child’s name, parents’ contact info, and name of Orthodox Day School to JewishAkron Endowment Committee c/o Sheri Galat, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH  44320, or sgalat@jewishakron.org.

This funding opportunity was created through a bequest left to the Akron Jewish Community by William Mansdorf of blessed memory.

For Israel Experiences for Teens
and Young Adults

The Bertha and Morris Flignor Memorial Fund provides scholarships to help teens and young adults up to age 22 defray the travel and tuition expenses of their Israel experiences.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Maximum of $500 available per application.

Please send a letter of request with the child’s name, parents’ contact info (unless the traveler is not a minor), name and date of the trip, and amount requested to JewishAkron Endowment Committee c/o Sheri Galat, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH  44320, or sgalat@jewishakron.org.

The Bertha and Morris Flignor Memorial Fund was established in memory of Bertha and Morris Flignor by the Flignor family.