Interfaith/Intercultural Engagement Grants
Connecting Interfaith Individuals to Judaism
NCEJ funds programs worldwide to engage, educate, and connect interfaith couples, people interested in conversion, and others who want to explore becoming part of the Jewish community. We want to encourage Jewish organizations to reach out beyond their walls and welcome new people to Judaism. Our primary objective is to help Judaism grow by increasing the number of Jews by Choice and helping those in interfaith marriages see the benefits of raising their children as Jews.
Our grants cover marketing, program materials, security, and other expenses for both single events and multi-session programs, traditional classes and experiential learning. For more details see our Grants Process page.
Types of Interfaith Programs:
Click on the icon to go to the type of program that interests you most.
Who We Fund:
Our goal is to provide grants for a range of organizations.
- Local: Synagogues and Consortium (Rabbinic Councils and Other Groups)
- Regional: Individual Federations and JCCs
- National Groups: for Sub-grants to Affiliates in their networks and for Programming promoted throughout the US
- International: Projects located in Israel, Europe, Canada, and many more countries.
What We Fund:
Programs for interfaith families, people interested in conversion, and others who are new to Judaism.
Marketing – banners, brochures, flyers, print and digital advertising, hyper-local media.
Program materials - holiday kits, class books, how-to booklets, and more.
Security for in-person events.
Limited staff support
“We have received strong positive feedback from families who feel more connected to Judaism and more educated as a result.” – Tamar Roig, Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism
Have a Question? Reach Out to Us
Are you thinking of offering an an interfaith program that will connect new people to Judaism and your organization? We can put you in touch with grantees who can give you ideas for effective programs that you can try in your community.
Have an idea but not sure it meets our guidelines? Please reach out to us at 301-802-4254, or contact Ellen Gerecht, Executive Director.
