APPENDIX 7

REFORM ON CAMPUS GRANT INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

For Current Application, visit the KESHER Grant Web Page

Goals

The NFTB and KESHER have together embarked upon a project in support of Reform students on campus.

We recognize that Reform students and KESHER groups seek funds to provide their campuses with meaningful Reform content and experiences.

It is our goal to provide these funds and to encourage the creation of quality programs of Reform content that will appeal to a broad range of college students.

It is also hoped that these grants will assist in forming KESHER groups for the purpose of celebrating Jewish life from a Reform perspective.

The involvement of the NFTB demonstrates its long-standing commitment to Reform Judaism on the college campus.

Programs Funded in the Past

Reform "Purim Extravaganza" - Bryn Mawr College

"Being a Reform Jew on Campus: What’s Your Experience" Retreat - Boston University

"Celebrating Shabbat Through Tales and Tunes" - California State University, Northridge

"Multicultural Freedom Seder" - George Washington University

"Am Echad: The Johns Hopkins Jewish Pluralism Conference" - Johns Hopkins University

"Reform Reunion Shabbat" - Miami University of Ohio

"Tzedakah on the College Campus with Danny Siegel" - Purdue University

"Let's Get Mystical: A Reform Jewish Overnight" - Temple University

"Shabbat Happens: Purchase of Reform Prayer Books" - University of Arizona

"Greek Shabbat" - University of Illinois

"Putting the Pieces Together: Tikkun Olam Retreat in Nature" - UC San Diego

Eligibility

1. Applications for grants will be accepted from campus groups located throughout the United States and Canada.

2. Funded programs must occur between September 1 and May 1.

3. Proposed events should support the ideals and practices of Reform Judaism and/or promote the Reform community on campus.

4. KESHER and the NFTB wish to create longstanding Reform programs on campus. While single, one-time events will certainly be considered, we hope our funds can be used over a period of time.

 Grant Procedure
  1. Submit application to: Reform on Campus, c/o KESHER, 633 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017-6778; Phone: (212) 650-4070; Fax: (212) 650-4199.

    2. Completed applications should be received six weeks prior to the proposed event to allow for review.
  2. Approved applicants will receive a letter of award and an evaluation form.
  3. Funds will be provided after the event has taken place (or after the first of a series has taken place). When geographically possible, checks will be presented in person by a regional officer of the NFTB.
  4. KESHER may be contacted for guidance in creating Reform programming on campus.
Application

1. Project Title:

Date(s) of Event(s):

2. Amount Requested (up to $750 for one-time events,

$1000 for multiple events):

3. Name of Coordinating Student(s):

School Address:

City/State/Zip:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

4. College/University

5. Which Jewish campus is your group affiliated with, if any (KESHER, Hillel, etc.)?

Name of supervising campus professional, if any:

Campus Professional’s Telephone Number:

On an attached sheet, please provide a one-page TYPED description of: