The JewishAkron Community Grant Program provides funding for local initiatives in four categories to benefit Jewish community members in Akron – Youth, Elderly & Disabled, Women & Girls, Teens & Young Adults Travel to Israel*.
Harold and Esther Savage Fund for Youth Activities: Supporting educational, recreational, and developmental projects for Jewish children and youth in Akron.
This funding opportunity was created through a bequest left to the Akron Jewish community by Esther Savage of blessed memory.
Edward I. Abramson Program Fund: Supporting projects that improve quality of life for elderly individuals and those with disabilities living in Akron.
This funding opportunity was created through a bequest left to the Akron Jewish community by Edward I. Abramson of blessed memory.
Bertha and Morris Flignor Memorial Fund and Ronald Penner Memorial Fund: Provide scholarships to help teens and young adults (up to age 22) defray the costs of participating in an organized trip to Israel.
*Israel travel funds have a separate application. Please email Sheri Galat for more information sgalat@jewishakron.org.
Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund: Supporting projects that benefit Jewish women and girls in Akron.
Application Timeline
The grants portal will be open once/year. Grant proposals must be submitted during that time.
Submission Requirements
Review Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on: