Grantmaking for Social Change

The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit advances social change by expanding opportunities for Jewish women, their families and community. The Foundation empowers its Trustees as advocates, leaders and philanthropists.

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In 1999, the Jewish Women’s Foundation began with three simple words: imagine the possibilities. We imagined what we could accomplish if we combined our philanthropic dollars, empowering us to help Jewish women and girls of today and those future generations. The possibilities are limitless.

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Featured Grants

BBYO

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

  • City/State:
    West Bloomfield, MI
  • Amount:
    14180
  • Year:
    2012

To expand its highly successful 8-week B-Fit program for high school girls, including exercise, education, leadership training and empowerment.

Beth Israel Congregation

Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing!

  • City/State:
    Ann Arbor, MI
  • Amount:
    5000
  • Year:
    2010

To purchase the curriculum and receive training from “Moving Traditions” for an award winning, proactive informal education program.

News and Events

  • Judaism Calls Us to Allyship
    Thank you Roz for this thought-provoking article! JWF is pleased to sponsor Stand With Trans.
  • JWF Announces 2021 Grants
    The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metro Detroit has completed funding for 2021, awarding over $70,000 in new grants. This announcement comes only 8 months after completing $220,000 in funding in April 2021. The grants were designed to respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women, with special consideration given to programs that increased… Continue reading JWF Announces 2021 Grants
  • Women Lighting the Way 2022
    On May 18, 2022, join the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit for a celebration of Detroit youth. We are pleased to welcome Alycia Meriweather, Deputy Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District. Ms. Meriweather will share the history and future of the Detroit Public Schools. Bookending our keynote speaker, DPSCD students will perform jazz… Continue reading Women Lighting the Way 2022
  • Want to make a difference in the Jewish community? Fund women.
    An article analyzing the findings of the 2020 Pew report on Jewish Americans shows that “that investing in women is investing in Jewish community and life.” Read more here.
  • JWF Launches 2021 Grants Cycle
    The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metro Detroit is pleased to invite applications for our 2021 Grants Cycle. JWF supports programs, projects, and initiatives that advance social change by expanding opportunities for Jewish women, their families, and community. We consider requests for single-year funding on a year-to-year basis, with a maximum grant amount of $20,000. Our… Continue reading JWF Launches 2021 Grants Cycle

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