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1. Physical improvements to benefit day campers

2. Primarily serve the Day Camp during the summer

3. Inspire new or greater Jewish philanthropy

Goals of the Grant

Open to all qualifying Jewish Day Camps in the US

Up to $20,000, matching $1 for every $2 you raise

Eligibility: Size of Camp1. Camp must operate a minimum of 5 days/week

for 4-weeks during the summer.

2. Minimum of 50 campers participating in each camp session.

3. In operation for 3 + years.

How to Apply

Application opens: on February 19

Deadline to apply: March 15

Decisions will be made: early April

Full timeline available on the website:https://jcamp180.org/day-camp-2021

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Problems? Email grants@hgf.org

What makes a strong application?Aligns with 3 goals of the Grant

1. Jewish Mission 2. Projects that benefit Jewish campers and staff3. Inspires greater philanthropy for your Day Camp4. Engaged with ACA, FJC and/or JCamp 180

• Jewish ideals and values in mission statement • Jewish practices at camp, such as-

Observance of Shabbat, Israel programming, Jewish education, Hebrew at camp, Living their Jewish values or other such practices

Jewish Mission

Supporting physical improvements at the day camp

Examples of physical improvements the Day Camp Grant would support

Qualified Projects Projects that Do Not Qualify• Splash pads• Climbing walls• New demonstration kitchen for cooking classes• Amphitheater • Shade pavilions for outdoor programming • New dining facilities • Waterfront improvements for pools or lakes• New wood working or art studio• Playgrounds• Hand washing stations (permanent)• New ballfields• Stand-alone moveable equipment (boats, picnic

tables, farming equipment, bicycles, exercise equipment, sports equipment, playgrounds)

• Security enhancements• Portable storage units• Parking lot pavement• Camp supplies for the summer (art and other

programming supplies) • Portable electronic equipment (video, drones,

computer equipment)• Office equipment• Indoor furniture• Bundled purchases of multiple non-capital

items• Landscaping and outdoor lighting

Engagement in the Jewish Camp Sector

Stronger if: • Accreditation by the American Camp Association • Network member of Foundation for Jewish Camp • Affiliation with JCamp 180

Engagement with ACA, FJC, JCamp180

Advancing Day Camp Philanthropy

Not required by preferred:

• Matching grant used to leverage more support for Day Camp

• Strategy for how you intend to use the match to inspire support

JCamp180.org/day-camp-2021

JCamp180.org/toolkit

Your Questions

Donations of any size?

Does it have to be a new project?

Funds already raised?

Additional Questions?

Problems with application?

Email grants@hgf.org

Thank you!