INVITATION FOR
GRANT PROPOSALS
Hermelin – Davidson Center
for Congregation Excellence
Established in 1
999 and housed at the
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
Through its two decades of commitment to enhancing
and enriching local congregations through excellence in
formal and informal education,
the Center has offered
support for youth,
adults and families with a special
aim around innovation and community collaboration.
Designed to advance culture and encourage continual
growth and improvement in the Metropolitan
Detroit Jewish community,
the Center has identified
this moment of social change as a critical
educational opportunity toward greater racial
inclusion within the Jewish community.
To honor and support this cause,
the
Hermelin - Davidson Center invites Jewish
congregations in Metropolitan Detroit to
apply for one-time grant proposals ranging
between $1
,
000 and $4,
000 for projects
or programs that support education and
action in serving to promote a more
inclusive community toward Jews of Color.
Special consideration will be given towards
collaborations among congregations.
TO APPLY:
Prepare a one-page
proposal that includes:
• The congregation’s name,
contact person and
contact details
• A description of the project
or program, the target
demographics and the
goals it will address
• A brief account of past
• A budget
Completed proposals must
not exceed one page and
should be submitted
to
by December 1,
2020.
Please direct any questions
about this funding opportunity
to grants@jfmd.
org.
Lynda Giles, Chair
Hermelin – Davidson Center
for Congregation Excellence