CUTY intends to use this grant to provide need-based scholarships for the congregants of Sinai Temple that contribute substantial help. The scholarships will be provided to returning campers who are Bnei Mitzvah or older. After Bnei Mitzvah age, many summer camps approach the age bracket where children can no longer be campers. However, URJ camps offer a special counselor-in-training and leadership program which is just as much of the experience, and would also be covered. The CUTY scholarship would allow for continuous camp attendance by the younger members of the congregation, and could help alleviate overall declining attendance at synagogue events.
CUTY plans to provide scholarships with this grant for four years, and observe the impact on their congregants over time. A $1000 scholarship would be provided annually for a post-Bnei Mitzvah campers returning to their regular URJ program. A $2750 scholarship will also be provided annually for congregants who wish to attend their camps leadership program. This scholarship is significantly larger because the leadership programs usually last two months, and are therefore more expensive.
CUTY believes that these scholarships can contribute to keeping the Sinai Temple youth involved beyond their Bnei Mitzvah. Every single member of the current CUTY youth leadership board has been to Jewish summer camp, and many have stated that it is what prompted them to stay involved and want to learn more about Judaism. CUTY hopes this grant can extend this conviction and excitement to the younger students of the synagogue, keep them involved when the current board graduates, and teach these new students how to expand the youth group themselves.
You seem really passionate about this group! This is very well explained. I especially like the detailed plan of how much money each camper gets, as well as how long the money will last. If you want more ideas on how to improve your grant proposal, check out their specific application guidelines. Overall, great job.
ReplyDeleteA clear connection to the cause makes this a very easy read. Nothing terribly complex--it's pretty straightforward what is requested. I will say that a bit more explanation as to what "substantial help" implies, and why the number you've requested is so specific, would go a long way. A person reviewing a grant would likely want to know why 2750 is your evaluation. What does that value cover? Additionally, a total sum would be ideal as well in order to make it completely clear how much is being requested up front.
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