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The Jewish Community Foundation announces the 2010 Grant Program

The Foundation is the central address for planned giving in the Jewish community and manages over 300 separate endowment funds worth approximately $25 million.

Through the growth and stewardship of permanent endowment funds and the distribution of income to a wide range of eligible organizations, the Foundation strives to meet the needs of the local community as well as national and international Jewish causes.

Mission Statement
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver promotes the values of Klal Israel, Tikkun Olam and Tzedakah, and through the provision of planned giving opportunities and prudent financial management is committed to ensuring the long-term financial stability of the community and to providing opportunities for community members to leave a legacy that sustains those values.

Broad Objective of Grant Program
The Foundation’s grant program supports opportunities that enhance Jewish continuity and deepen Jewish identity, enabling the Jewish community to keep its commitment to the Jewish people of British Columbia and Israel.

The Package
Enclosed please find all information related to the 2010 grant program. Included here are:

• A guide to the application process
• The grant guidelines
• A timeline for the 2-step application

Grants can be made only to agencies with a Canadian registered charitable tax number. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure that your project is eligible for consideration. Failure to apply in a proper or timely manner may jeopardize the consideration of your application.

Please click here for the guide to the Application Process, Grant Guidelines and Timeline.