Deadline: 15-Mar-22
The Menorah Heritage Foundation (MHF) is offering grants under “Jewish Community” to support health and human services needs.
MHF will support organizations and programs which ensure the continuity and healthy growth of the local Jewish community.
This cycle reflects more of an allocative process rather than a competitive process, with applications by invitation only. Organizations not funded in the prior year’s Jewish Community Support Cycle who are interested in applying should contact the Program Officer, Kim Lewis, to schedule a conversation.
Types of Grants
Organizations can apply for one or more Program Grants or one Core operating support grants, but may not apply for both except in very specific cases.
- Program Grants: In order to determine the appropriate grant request amount.
- Core Operating Support Grants: $10,000 maximum grant request. The following organizations are not eligible to apply for Core Operating Support Grants: colleges and universities, hospitals, K-12 schools, arts organizations, local chapters of regional or national organizations, organizations that require or advocate religious activity as part of or in exchange for services, and organizations with annual budgets in excess of approximately $5 million dollars.
Guidelines
- The Menorah Heritage Foundation is guided by the following principles in awarding grants:
- Perpetuate the Jewish Community
- Anticipate and adapt to changing needs
- Invest in transformational change
- Address critical/severe needs
- Support meaningful programs that benefit the Greater Kansas City Community
- The Menorah Heritage Foundation seeks to support organizations who:
- Maintain a history of compassion and excellence
- Address the needs and represent the interests and viewpoints of their clients
- Possess the leadership, management, efficiencies and resources necessary to achieve the organizational objectives
- Collaborate with other providers whenever feasible and appropriate
- Establish financial stability and present a sense of awareness regarding the details of operations
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant organizations must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Tax Status: Eligible organizations must have been determined to have 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service, and if this organization is a foundation, that it has been determined to be a non-private foundation.
- Geographic Parameters: Eligible organizations must maintain ongoing operations, including staffing and programs, within the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, defined as Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas, and Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties in Missouri. All funded services/programs are designed and carried out for the benefit of a target population living in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Any exception to this geographic limitation must be requested and approved by MHF prior to submission of any grant.
- Non-Discrimination Requirement: Eligible organizations do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability both in hiring staff and providing services.
- Applications Submission: Eligible applications are only accepted when submitted through the online application software.
For more information, visit https://mhfkc.org/apply-grant/jewish-community-cycle/
