Apply for a Grant

Gemiluth Chessed funds programs that provide compassionate care to Jewish seniors in New York City and the surrounding areas. Please review the guidelines below before applying.

    • We support program-specific initiatives

    • We do not fund general operating expenses

  • To be considered for funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Be a registered 501(c)(3) organization

    • Be based in New York City or the surrounding areas

    • Submit a request for program-specific funding (not general operating expenses)

    Applications will not be eligible for review if they:

    • Do not include the organization’s mission

    • Do not include a specific budget outlining how funds will be used

    • Request multi-year or recurring funding

    • Are submitted by or on behalf of individuals

    • There is no deadline for submissions

    • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are typically reviewed within 4–6 weeks

    • There is no minimum or maximum request amount

How to Apply

1. Gather the following documents:

  • 501(c)(3) letter

  • IRS Form 990

  • Audited financials or current year budget

  • Program proposal and budget breakdown

2. Email documents

Email all documents to contact.us@gemiluthchessed.org

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  • 501(c)(3) letter

  • IRS Form 990