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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SMALL COMMUNITY INCENTIVE GRANTS:
First Year Grants:
- $1,500 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
Second Year Returning Grants:
- $1,500 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Campers must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- If the camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
- Camper is living in a Jewish community of fewer than 10,000 Jews
The application will recognize your zip code and information and analyze your answers to determine geographic eligibility. Geographic areas and population size are determined in partnership with Jewish Federations of North America. To learn which Federation catchment area you are in, its size, and whether or not they have their own One Happy Camper program, please visit FedFinder.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PJ LIBRARY GRANTS:
First-Time Camper Grants:
- Current or former PJ Library subscribers (or the sibling of a current or former PJ Library subscriber) who was enrolled in PJ Library on or before September 1, 2025
- Resident of the United States or Canada
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grants for campers enrolled for 12–18 consecutive days
- Camper must be entering grades 1–12 (after camp)
- If camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
- Applicants must include a valid 2026 PJ Library access code in their application. Access codes will be emailed to eligible subscriber families beginning in mid-November 2025.
For more information, visit pjlibrary.org/camp or contact the PJ Library Team at pjgtc@hgf.org.
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Arkansas is sponsored by the Goldring Family Foundation. Click here for more information and to apply for a grant.
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Alabama is sponsored by the Goldring Family Foundation. Click here for more information and to apply for a grant.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona’s eligibility criteria:
- $1,000 grants for first-time campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days
- $500 grants for second-time campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days
- $250 grants for third-time campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days
- Campers must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- If camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend one of 15 participating summer camps. Visit our website for more information: jewishcamp.org/sci
JEWISH FEDERATION BAY AREA
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1,000 grant for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp located in the United States and listed on Find A Camp
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Campers with Special Needs enrolled in Jewish Day School are eligible for grants.
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Eligibility criteria for second-time campers
- Households with gross annual income of $300,000 or less are eligible
- $1,000 grant for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp located in the United States and listed on Find A Camp
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
Eligibility criteria for first- and second-time campers with special needs*
- $1,800 grants for campers who qualify for the special needs grant enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,250 grants for campers who qualify for the special needs grant enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Campers must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Campers who qualify for the special needs grant are eligible if they are attending any non-profit Jewish overnight camp
- Campers must be a client of a regional center
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp located in the United States and listed on Find A Camp
- Campers who qualify for the special needs grant and are enrolled in Jewish Day School are eligible
*Campers who qualify for the special needs grant are eligible if they are attending a non-profit Jewish overnight camp in Foundation for Jewish Camp’s network that operates in the United States.*
What is your definition of special needs?
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles defines special needs as intellectual or developmental disabilities and physical impairments, such as autism spectrum disorder/Asperger’s, blindness, Down syndrome, hearing impairments, and seizures. This definition includes ADHD campers only if the camper requires extra staff support or accommodations to be successful at camp. Campers must be a client of a regional center.
ORANGE COUNTY ONE HAPPY CAMPER®
Eligibility criteria for first-year,* second-year, and third-year campers:
- $1,500 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
Eligibility criteria for fourth-year campers and beyond:
- Households with gross annual income of $350,000 or less are eligible
- $1,500 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant for campers who are the first in their family to attend camp and are enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1,500 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grant for campers who are the first in their family to attend camp and are enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants
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JEWISHCOLORADO
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF STAMFORD, NEW CANAAN, AND DARIEN
United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien’s eligibility criteria for first-time campers:
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Campers must be entering grades 1-11 (after camp)
- If camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are not eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend one of 15 participating summer camps. Visit our website for more information: jewishcamp.org/sci
JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROWARD COUNTY
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 3-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp located in the United States and listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 3-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp located in the United States and listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
FLORIDA PANHANDLE
The Florida Panhandle area is sponsored by the Goldring Family Foundation. Click here for more information and to apply for a grant.
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There is no local One Happy Camper partner in your area.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ATLANTA
Eligibility Criteria for first-time* campers
- $1500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
Eligibility Criteria for second-time* campers:
- Family has an adjusted gross income below $175,000 a year
- $750 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $500 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Received an OHC first-time camper grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta the previous summer
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF CHICAGO
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant for campers enrolled for enrolled for 19+ consecutive days (early bird rate through 12/31/25: $1,500)
- $700 grant for campers who are enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days (early bird rate through 12/31/25: $1,000)
- Must be entering grades 3-10 (after camp)
- Jewish Day School students must attend one of the following schools: Anshe Emet, Akiba Schechter, Chicago Jewish Day School, Chicagoland Jewish High School, Solomon Schechter
- Eligible for JUF’s Camp Coupons of up to $500 if they attend one of the following Jewish Day Schools: Arie Crown Academy, Bais Yaakov, Cheder Lubovich, Hillel Torah
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-11 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY
- Please click here for more information about Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s first-time camper incentives and scholarship opportunities.
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JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers:
- $2500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1500 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
Eligibility criteria for second-time* campers:
- Family has an adjusted gross income below $200,000 a year
- $2000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1250 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Received an OHC first-time camper grant from the Jewish Community of Louisville the previous summer
Eligibility criteria for third-time* campers:
- Family has an adjusted gross income below $200,000 a year
- $1,500 grants for third-time campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grants for third-time campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Received an OHC second-time camper grant from the Jewish Community of Louisville the previous summer
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
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Louisiana is sponsored by the Goldring Family Foundation. Click here for more information and to apply for a grant.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON
Eligibility criteria for first-time campers:
- Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days are fewer are still eligible for a first-time camper grant.
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days (early bird rate through 12/31/25: $1,500)
- $700 grant for campers who are enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days (early bird rate through 12/31/25: $1,000)
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Does not attend Jewish Day School or Yeshiva (Why is that?)
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Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp located in the United States and listed on Find A Camp
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ANN ARBOR
Eligibility criteria for first-time campers:
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Campers must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- If camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are not eligible
- Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor also offers a need-based camp scholarship program for campers attending a Jewish overnight summer camp. Learn more at jewishannarbor.org/engagement/jewish-camp-scholarships/
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES OF GREATER BOSTON
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Campers must reside in CJP’s catchment area
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp located in the United States and listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS
Eligibility criteria for first-time campers:
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Campers must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- If camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are not eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
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Mississippi is sponsored by the Goldring Family Foundation. Click here for more information and to apply for a grant.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY
- Please click here for more information about Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s first-time camper incentives and scholarship opportunities.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF OMAHA
Please click here for more information about Jewish Federation of Omaha’s incentives and scholarship opportunities.
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JEWISH NEVADA
Eligibility criteria for first-time and second-time campers:
- $1,250 grants for first-time campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1.,000 grants for first-time campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- $750 grant awarded to second-time campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days (for those who make under $150,000 a year)
- $500 grant awarded to second-time campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days (for those who make under $150,000 a year)
- Eligible campers must be entering grades 3-10 (after camp)
- If camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are not eligible
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest New Jersey’s Eligibility Criteria for First-Time Campers:
- $1,000 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and are enrolled for 19+ consecutive days (early bird rate through 1/23/26: $1,500)
- $700 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and are enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days (early bird rate through 1/23/26: $1,000)
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish Day School or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant, or are receiving the grant this year, are eligible to receive a $500 grant when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days (early bird rate through 1/23/26: $750)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or fewer are still eligible.
JEWISH FEDERATION IN THE HEART OF NEW JERSEY
Eligibility criteria for first-time campers:
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- $500 grant for campers with a sibling who received a One Happy Camper grant in a previous summer or is receiving a One Happy Camper grant for the upcoming summer
- Campers must be entering grades 3-11 (after camp)
- If camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are not eligible
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Eligibility criteria:
- $1,500 grants for first-time campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grants for first-time campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- $1,000 grant awarded to second-time campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days (for those who make under $175,000 a year)
- Campers must be entering grades 2-11 (after camp)
- If camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are not eligible
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Eligibility criteria for first-time campers:
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Campers must be entering grades 1-11 (after camp)
- If camper previously attended camp for fewer than 12 days, the camper is still eligible
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are not eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF EL PASO & LAS CRUCES
Eligibility criteria for first-time* and second-year campers
- $1,000 grant for first-year campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days
- $700 grant for second-year campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 3–12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Campers enrolled in Jewish day school may be eligible, but must email dbenedict@jfedeplc.org to apply
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible.
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Small Communities Incentive Program
The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Learn more about the program.
Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY
Eligibility Criteria for First-Time Campers
- $1,500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Must not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Learn why)
- Must attend a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Buffalo Jewish Federation
Eligibility Criteria for First-Time Campers
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Must not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Learn why)
- Must attend a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester
Provides grants to families residing in the greater Rochester, NY area.
Eligibility Criteria for First-Time and Returning Campers
- $1,800 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $900 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Must attend a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
If your camper is attending Camp Seneca Lake, you may be eligible for free tuition. Learn more about Project Campfire.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte
Eligibility Criteria for First-Time Campers
- $1,500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-11 (after camp)
- Must attend a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Eligibility Criteria for Returning Campers
- Households with gross annual income of $200,000 or less are eligible
- $1,500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-11 (after camp)
- Must attend a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1,250 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $875 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 3-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF CINCINNATI
- Please click here for more information about Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s first-time camper incentives and scholarship opportunities through Cincy Journeys
JEWISH EDUCATION CENTER & JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND
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Please click here to apply for camp incentive grants sponsored by the Jewish Education Center & Jewish Federation of Cleveland
JEWISHCOLUMBUS
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- If camper previously attended camp for less than 12 days, the camper still eligible.
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-11 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- If camper previously attended camp for less than 12 days, the camper is still eligible.
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 12 days or less are still eligible
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JEWISH ALLIANCE OF GREATER RHODE ISLAND
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive day
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1,500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NASHVILLE
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
SHALOM AUSTIN
- Campers are eligible if they have previously attended camp for 11 days or less
- $1,500 grants for first-time campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grants for first-time campers enrolled for 11-18 consecutive days
- Eligible campers must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DALLAS
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF EL PASO & LAS CRUCES
Eligibility criteria for first-time* and second-year campers
- $1,000 grant for first-year campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days
- $700 grant for second-year campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 3–12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Campers enrolled in Jewish day school may be eligible, but must email dbenedict@jfedeplc.org to apply
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1,500 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON (NORTHERN VIRGINIA)
Eligibility criteria for first-time campers:
- Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or fewer are still eligible for a first-time camper grant.
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days (early bird rate through 12/31/25: $1,500)
- $700 grant for campers who are enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days (early bird rate through 12/31/25: $1,000)
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Does not attend Jewish Day School or Yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp located in the United States and listed on Find A Camp
JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF RICHMOND
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are eligible, but must contact camp@jewishrichmond.org to learn more and start the process.
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
TIDEWATER JEWISH FOUNDATION
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-10 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish Day School or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON
Eligibility criteria for first-time campers:
- Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or fewer are still eligible for a first-time camper grant.
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days (early bird rate through 12/31/25: $1,500)
- $700 grant for campers who are enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days (early bird rate through 12/31/25: $1,000)
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Does not attend Jewish Day School or Yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp located in the United States and listed on Find A Camp
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
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The Small Communities Incentive Program offers new campers from small communities of under 10,000 Jewish residents grants up to $1,500 for two consecutive summers to attend an FJC network Jewish overnight camp. Click here for more information.
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER CHARLESTON
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1,500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Eligibility criteria for second-year campers and beyond:
- Households with gross annual income of $175,000 or less are eligible
- $1,500 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,000 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
If your family is in need of additional funds, please reach out to Miriam Jones, Executive Director of Jewish Family Services of Greater Charleston, at Miriam@CharlestonJFS.org.
