To Support Projects for Jewish Youth
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.
To Serve Elderly & Handicapped
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.
To Help Teens and Young Adults Experience Israel
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 an application or for more information sgalat@jewishakron.org. Applications for these scholarships are accepted year-round.
To Support Jewish Women and Girls
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.
- Online Portal Opens: May 30, 2026
- Application Deadline: July 15, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
- Award Notifications: By September 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
- Applications will only be accepted through the official online form (except for Flignor and Renner Scholarships)
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed
- Applications submitted outside the May 30-July 15 window will not be accepted
- JewishAkron commits to funding projects up to the amount accounted for with receipts. Funding will not exceed the receipts provided.
- Multiple applications may be submitted by an organization. Each project needs a separate completed application
Review Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Alignment with grant category objectives
- Community impact and benefit
- Feasibility of implementation
- Financial planning and budget appropriateness
- Sustainability of the proposed initiative
Application Agreement to Terms & Conditions
By applying and accepting a grant through this process, you agree that your organization will:
- Include the JewishAkron logo and the statement "This program/project/event is made possible through a grant from JewishAkron" in all promotional materials. Failure to do so will result in grant funds being withheld.
- Receive funding on a reimbursement basis after project completion and digital submission of receipts.
- Accept that funding will not exceed the amount supported by receipts. If the budget is estimated per person and the actual number of participants is lower than estimated, grant amounts will be adjusted accordingly. (e.g.: $200/student for 10 students but only five participate)
- Provide clear photos and one or two short stories demonstrating project outcomes, which JewishAkron may use in their publications and communications. You are responsible for securing all necessary photo permissions before submission of the photos/stories.
- Complete the project and submit receipts only between the award date and the opening of the following year's application (for 2027: September 1, 2026 – May 30, 2027).
- Contact JewishAkron with any questions or concerns prior to submitting grant application.