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• Gamechanger Grants fund $100 - $1,000 USD (although you can apply in Euros or Canadian dollars too!)

• The average grant during the 2025-2026 programming year was $6 USD/per person

• You must apply at least three (ideally four) weeks before your program (if it’s later, we won’t review your application) 

• Grants are funded on a rolling basis while funds are available 

• We love it when you have also fundraised for your own events and chapter (here’s a list of ideas)

• ALL program types require a coaching call (we’ll email you to schedule!) 

• Please note: Gamechanger Grants are intended to elevate the experience. Your program budget should be able to support the experience even if you don’t get a grant. Grant funding cannot be used to make a profit from a program, and grants will not exceed $10 USD per person.

Please build a plan before you apply! Start a Program Planning Form and be sure that you can give the committee specifics on what the Gamechanger Grant money will be used for. If you need help, email [email protected] or reach out to the International S’ganim & Gizborim.

What's Funded

• Offsetting the costs of exciting and creative program venues or experiences

• Chapter outings like bubble soccer, paintball, escape rooms, laser tag, roller skating, or pottery 

• Speakers like a NOVA survivor, FBI agents, or famous authors

• Subsidizing or covering the cost of event attendance for prospective members

• Launches for new chapters, clubs, or initiatives

• Judaica supplies for a chapter dinner, service, or other specifically Jewish moment 
  
  

What's Not Funded

• Full-Scale Regional, Council, or City Programming 

• More than 3 Chapter Programs a Semester 

• Giveaways, Swag, Gifts, or Tips 

• Meals and Snacks 

• Fundraisers
  
  

Funded on a Case-by-Case Basis

• Sports Games (we won’t cover the full cost of tickets, but to add a special element or unique promotion) 

• Transportation (if it’s the main element of the program like a limo tour or party bus) 

• Food Experiences with Jewish Content (Candy Sukkah Making, Shabbat Dinners, etc.) 

• Food Experiences that are the Experience (Cupcake Wars, Master Chef, Guac Off, etc.) 

This list is not exhaustive! We encourage you to apply for a Gamechanger Grant for any program element that is inventive, exciting, and engaging.

To get your funds, you must complete a short Gamechanger Grant Report Form after your event. You’ll need:

• How many people attended

• Receipts from items purchased

• A sentence or two describing your epic program

• Photos so we can brag about you!

• The final version of your program planning form

Guide to Gamechanger Grants