Camp Incentive Grants

CAMP INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATION

The Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation, in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp, the Jewish Funders’ Network, the Sally Fine Overnight Camp Scholarships Fund and local philanthropists, has funds available for Jewish children planning to attend not-for-profit Jewish overnight camps for the summer of 2010. 

Parent(s) and child(ren) must have resided full-time in Sarasota or Manatee County for the past year, as of  December 18, 2009, and must be legal residents of the United States. The grant money may not be used for a deposit.  Parents must provide proof of camp deposit for each child before any funds will be released by the Federation. 
Funds will be distributed by February 15, 2010, and will be paid directly to the camp. All grant money is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and will generally be distributed as follows:


1st time to Jewish overnight camp*  $1,000 per child
2nd time  $1,000 per child
3rd time or more  $500 per child


* May not have previously attended Jewish overnight camp
for a duration of three weeks or longer.



Application deadline has expired.


Questions? Contact Gisele Pintchuck at 941.371.4546, ext. 121

For a complete list of eligible camps, please visit www.jewishcamp.org and use the “Find a Jewish Camp” search feature at the top right corner.

 

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Foundation for Jewish Camp

Presented in partnership with FJC

The Foundation for Jewish Camp, a public foundation, is the only national organization dedicated to nonprofit Jewish resident camps, advancing program and leadership excellence in camps and access to vibrant Jewish experinces for campers. The Foundation helps raise awareness and support for Jewish summer camps, highlighting their successful track record for building powerful Jewish commitment in young Jews, ensuring future Jewish continuity. FJC works with more than 150 camps, 70,000 campers, and 12,000 counselors across North America to further its mission.


Visit www.jewishcamp.org for more information