Israel & Overseas Impact Grant
Request for Proposals
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas (JFGD) is the central coordinating fundraising agency for the Jewish Dallas community. It is the one place where philanthropy, volunteerism and shared commitment come together to make a difference in the community and the world. From hometown to homeland, JFGD brings life-saving and life-sustaining care to Jews in need in Dallas and overseas.
Our mission is to help ensure the continuity of a strong and vibrant Jewish community in Dallas, Israel, and throughout the world.
JFGD's Israel and Overseas (I&O) Committee is responsible for helping achieve this mission by recognizing and supporting Jewish communities in need in Israel and over 70 countries worldwide, as well as build a personal connection to the state, land, and people of Israel.
The committee builds awareness of the work of our overseas partner agencies and educates the community about Jewish communities worldwide, engages those with a passion for rescue, relief, and empowerment, and provides missions and long-term travel opportunities to strengthen Jewish identity and build strong, relevant connections around the world.
JFGD has identified three priorities for its work in Israel and Overseas*, and the I&O Committee is open to proposals for programs that meet a need or opportunity inside of one of these areas.
Jews in Desperate Need
Supporting initiatives that care for the most vulnerable Jews throughout the world, assist in times of crisis, and ensure a safety net to those who need
Building Jewish Community Infrastructure
Efforts to secure communities throughout the world, building sustainable communities, revitalizing Jewish life, supporting community resilience (combating antisemitism, BDS, etc.) and more
Leadership Development
Training and empowering the next generation of Jewish communal leaders through initiatives, immersive experiences, and global connectivity.
* JFGD recognizes that life in Israel was fundamentally altered by the attacks that occurred on October 7. While so much more remains to be done, our Dallas Jewish community takes pride in the role we have played in aiding those most affected in Israel through our Israel Emergency Campaign and its associated emergency allocations. We also recognize that the pre-existing needs of the global Jewish community, in Israel and beyond, have not magically gone away simply because of the urgent crises we now face. To that end, the JFGD is committed to continuing to address the broader array of priorities that existed previously in communities outside of Israel and within through the I&O grants.
