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  • Our spring grant cycle is closed with exception of selected, returning partners that will be notified by April 3, 2023.
  • Our fall grant cycle applications will be active for the month of August for selected, returning partners that will be invited and notified by August 1, 2023.
  • The JEM Project will reevaluate the current market status in July 2023 and make a decision surrounding our funding strategy. At that time, any additional funding opportunities will be announced so remember to continue to check our website for updates this summer. Details surrounding inquiries for funding for the 2024 calendar year will be included.
  • We are unable to accept general inquiries at this time. Inquiries sent directly via email will not receive a response due to the overwhelming number of introductions we receive.

We are a grant-making foundation that aims to increase impact in projects that focus on child welfare, animal welfare, women’s empowerment, and/or environmental sustainability.

Grant recipients must be a registered 501c3 in operation for a minimum of at least three years, with offices and projects in the US.

To help us understand your funding needs, the strongest inquiries will include a brief overview of the specific project, budget, timeline, and funding gap request.

Grants MAY NOT be used for the following:

  • Capital campaigns with the exception of capital needs that significantly and measurably improve program effectiveness and impact.
  • General operating (overhead and other administrative costs are acceptable as they relate to the program and project for which funding is being requested).
  • Endowment.
  • Re-granting to other organizations or individuals.
  • Lobbying – IRS-defined lobbying activities are prohibited by federal law.
  • Partisan research and analysis, and non-permissible policy-related activities.

We value projects that increase impact and provide lasting change – projects must have a start and finish, set budget, and measurable results. We are also interested in:

  • small projects, (because they are often seeds of change); 
  • projects that are built on collaboration with others; 
  • projects that draw diverse people together (building new relationships); 
  • and projects that evoke simplicity and self-giving generosity.