Do you have a clear vision about how you would like to gather similarly minded Jewish young families in the Pittsburgh region, but lack the funds to turn your ideas into reality? We have funds to empower you and amplify Jewish grassroots programming! YAD is offering up to $1,000 in reimbursable program expenses to 501(c)(3) organizations gathering Jewish young families in Pittsburgh.
The Family Engagement Grant is available for programming occurring any time between July 1st, 2025 and June 30th, 2026. Programs can be one-off events or a recurring series; that’s up to you. However, please note that funding is limited. Therefore, collaborations and partnerships are strongly encouraged.
Here’s what we mean: for organizations applying with at least one other organization*—the full $1,000 amount in reimbursable program expenses is granted. But for organizations applying as the sole programmer for an event, funding is capped at $500. See what we mean? We really are incentivizing you to connect.
If applying as an individual, rather than on behalf of an organization, you must be working in fiscal partnership with a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Evaluation criteria:
- Seek to build community and gather young families ages 22-45 with young children
- Run inclusive programming for Jews of all backgrounds and abilities
- Demonstrate capacity and commitment to manage the proposed program
Event requirements include:
- Record and share event attendance with Federation
- Complete a post-event reflection that debriefs the success of the event
- Produce a budget report that aligns with the application’s proposed budget (please keep all receipts, as they will be required to receive reimbursement)
- Include Federation branding on all public-facing marketing materials.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by YAD’s Family Engagement committee.
*Your collaborating partner must be a separate 501(c)(3) organization from your own organization. i.e. departments from the same organization are not considered collaborative partners for the objective purposes of this grant.
Family Engagement Grants
Do you have a clear vision about how you would like to gather similarly minded Jewish young families in the Pittsburgh region, but lack the funds to turn your ideas into reality? We have funds to empower you and amplify Jewish grassroots programming! YAD is offering up to $1,000 in reimbursable program expenses to 501(c)(3) organizations gathering Jewish young families in Pittsburgh.
The Family Engagement Grant is available for programming occurring any time between July 1st, 2025 and June 30th, 2026. Programs can be one-off events or a recurring series; that’s up to you. However, please note that funding is limited. Therefore, collaborations and partnerships are strongly encouraged.
Here’s what we mean: for organizations applying with at least one other organization*—the full $1,000 amount in reimbursable program expenses is granted. But for organizations applying as the sole programmer for an event, funding is capped at $500. See what we mean? We really are incentivizing you to connect.
If applying as an individual, rather than on behalf of an organization, you must be working in fiscal partnership with a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Evaluation criteria:
- Seek to build community and gather young families ages 22-45 with young children
- Run inclusive programming for Jews of all backgrounds and abilities
- Demonstrate capacity and commitment to manage the proposed program
Event requirements include:
- Record and share event attendance with Federation
- Complete a post-event reflection that debriefs the success of the event
- Produce a budget report that aligns with the application’s proposed budget (please keep all receipts, as they will be required to receive reimbursement)
- Include Federation branding on all public-facing marketing materials.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by YAD’s Family Engagement committee.
*Your collaborating partner must be a separate 501(c)(3) organization from your own organization. i.e. departments from the same organization are not considered collaborative partners for the objective purposes of this grant.