• This program is open to all Jewish K-12 students in the the Miami Valley.
• It is NOT needs based. This is for any and all income levels.
• The programs you can get subsidies for can be located anywhere in the world.
• The application process is super easy and fast.
• Money is paid directly to the program of your choice.

For a student to receive subsidies through this program, they must be a member of one of the following groups in the Miami Valley:

• PJ Library / PJ Our Way (K-6)
• Hillel Academy Jewish Day School and Jewish High School
  Programs (K – 12)
• Miami Valley Jewish Youth Groups
• Temple, Synagogue, and Chabad Religious School as students or student teachers (K – 12)

We understand that there are always exceptions to every rule. For that reason, we have an advisory panel to review individual applications when necessary.

The following criteria have been established. Approved programs must:

• Be primarily or exclusively for Jewish youth
• Incorporate a Jewish experience (religious or cultural)
• Occur within the calendar year that money is requested
• Be run by a nonprofit, Jewish-led organization that:
  • has been in business a minimum of three years
  • is in good financial standing
  • Signs an MOU, which includes an agreement to return funds if not used

We understand that there are always exceptions to every rule. Considerations will be given to programs that demonstrate a Jewish experience.

• Applications open on January 1 of every calendar year. However, you can apply at any time during the year as long as funds are available.
• When can the money be used? What is the cut off date?
  • The program runs from January 1 to December 31 annually.
  • You must apply for subsidies in the same year that the money will be used.  Money will be paid by JFGD directly to the program for which it is to be used.
• How much money can be requested?
  • A minimum of $100 per request; maximum of $500 per year.

• You can apply to receive funds for as many programs as you would like but are limited to receive no more than a total of $500 per year.

• Yes, the program is set up so that as many children as possible receive subsidies. We do not take into consideration if the child has siblings or not.

There are several scholarships available through individual endowments. Below is a list of scholarships that can be used for specific programs.

• Residential Camp Scholarship
• Wolfe Marcus Trust Youth Travel to Israel Scholarship

• Yes, as long as there is still a balance due for the program. You should first apply for scholarships or support from that organization, this program is to supplement any costs not covered by the program.
• These funds cannot be used for expenses that are not directly paid to the program.

In order to qualify for SEEDS Plus, parents or guardians must currently serve on one of the following and be in good standing:

• Qualifying board or committee with a local Jewish organization
• Served on a qualifying local Jewish organization board or committee in an executive leadership role
• Served on the board of a national Jewish organization such as JFNA, JCCA, BYYO, or Hillel at Miami University

A parent/guardian must serve on the main board, an advisory board, or serve as chair of a specialty committee, at the following institutions to qualify for SEEDS Plus:

• Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton
• Jewish Community Center of Greater Dayton (JCC)
• Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)
• Jewish Family Services (JFS)
• Jewish Foundation of Greater Dayton
• Beth Abraham Synagogue
• Beth Jacob Congregation
• Chabad of Greater Dayton
• Hadassah
• Hillel Academy
• Temple Beth Or
• Temple Israel

PLEASE NOTE: Sunday School teachers, clergy, and organizational staff do not qualify.

If someone only serves a one-year term and does not renew their commitment on said board or committee (or join another qualifying board or committee), then they would not qualify for SEEDS Plus.

Whether or not a parent or guardian is “in good standing” with the organization for which they volunteer will be determined by the respective organization.

If you moved to the area within the last year, from the date of your application, you qualify for SEEDS Plus.

If you have used your $500 for 2025 and you qualify for SEEDS Plus, you may apply for an additional $500 for the year. However, it is not retroactive for prior years.

It’s easy! SEEDS Plus does not require you to fill out two applications. Rather, the original SEEDS application has been updated to include SEEDS Plus.