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Gamechanger Grants

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Change the Game for Your Chapter

As our Movement grows, so does our ability to innovate programming, execute big ideas, and turn our dreams into a reality. We know that many big ideas come with a price tag, and Gamechanger Grants seek to reduce that barrier. We want there to be nothing in the way of your ability to make a difference, make an impact, and make your chapters stronger. Explore how you can use Gamechanger Grants below and get inspired for your next event.

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Guide to Gamechanger Grants

Opportunities

Gamechanger Grants are BBYO micro-grants, open to all AZA, BBG, and BBYO chapters worldwide, that help enhance a chapter experience. Chapter programs eligible for Gamechanger Grants fall into five categories: 

  • Elevated Chapter Experiences (e.g., bringing a speaker, bubble soccer, escape room, Founders' Fest, sports tournament) 🤑

  • Israel Education Programs and Initiatives 🇮🇱

  • Chapter Shabbat Dinner ✡️

  • Jewish Holiday Programs ✡️

  • Stand UP (Service, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Entrepreneurship) ✡️


Every grant application will have a coaching call to help elevate the program!

🤑 Grants for elevated chapter experiences will be coached and supported by a small, diverse group of Teen Coaches who serve in this full-year role on the International Leadership Network (ILN) and are committed to enhancing chapter programming across the order. 

🇮🇱 Grants for Israel Education Programs and Initiatives will be coached and supported by BBYO’s Jewish Enrichment team.

✡️ Grants for Shabbat Dinners, Jewish Holiday Programs, or Stand UP will be coached by a Jewish Educator and determined by BBYO’s Jewish Enrichment team.

 

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Featured Grantees

Get inspired by past chapter programs enhanced with grants.

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Estonia: Makom Mifgash BBYO #5498 closed out the year with a musical-themed celebration and overnight at the community center, filled with performances, festive decor, and shared memories.

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Israel: Maccabi Tzair: Zichron Ya’acov teens and alumni honored more fallen members than ever before, visiting their graves and learning each person’s story in a powerful act of shared remembrance.

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Lonestar: Litzor BBG #433 welcomed the important women in their lives to Bagels, Bouquets & BBG for bouquet-making, a bagel bar, and a festive Founders Fest celebration.

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Nordics: Finland BBYO #5499 swapped the community center for a night of glow bowling, decked out in white BBYO merch, glow face paint, and bright neon accents from head to toe.

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North Florida: Anachnu Tamid BBG #2553 planted an oak tree for Tu BiShvat alongside International Board leaders, a lasting symbol of their commitment to Jewish values and the environment.

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Rocky Mountain: Philip Klutznick AZA #734 brought members and prospects together for Sukkot on a boat, learning the meaning behind the holiday while bringing their chapters closer together.

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Liberty: Berks Chai BBYO #5150 gave upcoming eighth graders a fun, engaging first look at BBYO, and many left so excited that they’re already planning to officially join next year.