Gamechanger Innovation Grant Application

Gamechanger Innovation Grants
Who are you?*

I am an Aleph or BBG applying for a Gamechanger Innovation GrantI am a BBYO staff member or Advisor
Gamechanger Innovation Grants are reserved for Alephs and BBGs looking to elevate chapter or local programs and initiatives. If you’re here in support of a local teen-led program, please re-visit this form with your teen leaders. If you are seeking to elevate a Movement Initiative outside of J-Serve or Global Shabbat, please continue below. Limited funding is available and each submission will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you are applying for an Israel Gamechanger Grant, Shabbat Dinner Grant, or other speciality grant opportunity, please head to bbyo.org/grants for more information!

Gamechanger Innovation Grant Application
Once you submit, please continue to check your email: this is how we’ll let you know about how much you’ve been granted and how we’ll be in touch if we have any questions.
Your Information
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Email*
example@example.com
Your Phone Number*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Your Community*
What is the scope of the event you are planning?*

Region/Council LedChapter LedBBYO On Demand Club Led
Club Name
Chapter Name*
If your chapter is not listed, please choose another and email azabbg@bbyo.org!
If your chapter name is not listed above, please write it here:
What's your preferred method of communication?*

Text Message/iMessageFacebook MesssengerEmailWhatsAppOther
Staff Information

Please list your community staff members information, and please use the additional boxes for any additional community staff you have.
BBYO Staff Member Name (1)*

First NameLast Name
BBYO Staff Member Email (1)*
example@example.com
BBYO Staff Member Name (2)

First NameLast Name
BBYO Staff Member Email (2)
example@example.com
BBYO Staff Member Name (3)

First NameLast Name
BBYO Staff Member Email (3)
example@example.com
BBYO Advisor Name (1)*

First NameLast Name
BBYO Advisor Email (1)*
example@example.com
BBYO Advisor Name (2)*

First NameLast Name
BBYO Advisor Email (2)*
example@example.com
Program Information
Program Title*
Hosting your program with another chapter? Make sure to only apply for ONE Gamechanger Grant!
Program Date*

YearMonthDay
Please remember, you need to submit your grant request at least two weeks before the date of the program. If your program is in the next 14 days, we will not able to provide funding.
[OLD] How much funding are you requesting to support your program? (in USD)
$50-$1000 (with larger amounts considered on an individual basis)
How much funding are you requesting to support your program? (in USD)*
$50-$1000 (virtual programming up to $250, with larger amounts for all program types considered on an individual basis)
Which of the following best describes the type of program for which you are requesting funding?*

Chapter or Club Program: GeneralChapter Program: CentennialChapter Program: Founders' FestChapter Program: BBG Leadership/EngagementChapter Program: Aleph Leadership/EngagementCommunity Service/Social Action/Civic Engagement ProgramIsrael Education/AdvocacyAZAA/BBGG Sports ProgramBig/Little or New Member ProgrammingLaunching a New Chapter or ClubFundraiser for the International Service Fund (ISF)Connecting Communities Across the GlobeRegional/Country/Club Kickoff ProgramRegional/Country Convention ProgramMovement Initiative ProgramOther Community-wide 'WOW' ProgramOther
Which Movement Initiative will you focus on?

Fall FestGlobal ShabbatJ-ServeFounders' DayOther
Do you intend to engage a specific audience with this program?*

No, our program is intended for any/all Jewish teensYes, Russian speaking Jewish teensYes, Spanish speaking Jewish teensYes, Hebrew speaking Jewish teens
Please list any community partners and/or community leaders to be engaged in your program?*
Please share your Program Planning Form.

Hint: make a copy of this document above to start planning your program on the Program Planning Form!

Your program form may be submitted as an outline; it does not need to be fully scripted yet by the time you submit. Make sure this is the document that you'll be continually updating and working in, so we can see it as it progresses!
Program Planning Form Link [IMPORTANT: Please ensure your sharing settings are updated.]*
Before you paste in the link, please make sure you allow anyone with the link to view your program planning form, so we can properly evaluate your application! Failure to update sharing settings on your document will result in a slower processing time for your Gamechanger Grant.
BBYO Members Expected*
BBYO Prospects Expected*
Teens Expected
Budget Description

Please use this space below to elaborate on how this funding will help your program, and what specifically you will use your funds on. You will be expected to provide receipts of what you spent the grant money on post program.

Example Budget:

$195.99 - Ice cream truck for one hour

$45 - BBYO Step and Repeat for photos

$15 - Photo booth signs/decor

$255.99 - Total

Use this space to help us understand how this funding will help take your program from "good" to "WOW."

Please note, Gamechanger Innovation Grants are intended to elevate the experience and typically do not exceed $10/per person. Your program budget should be able to support the experience regardless of the event. These funds should supplement your program budget as each elevation element may require. Grant funding may not be used as a means to make a profit on the program.
How do you plan to use this funding to help enhance programming in your chapter/community/club and elevate the BBYO experience? Please use the example above to specify the estimated amount of money you intend to put toward each aspect of the program.*
Please include specific dollar amounts of what you will need. Without dollar amounts listed here, we will be unable to make an informed decision about your funding.
Who have you spoken to already to help you plan this event?*
Staff? Advisor? Grant Coach? I-Board member? AZA BBG Team Member? Community Member?
What else should we know about your plans as we consider this request? Are there any areas of the program you'd like support on?
Are there challenges you anticipate? Anything you are particularly excited about? Need assistance securing talent, venues, brands, etc.?
On what date do you intend to host this program?

MonthDayYear
Please make sure you're submitting your application AT LEAST four weeks before the program is scheduled. If exact date is still TBD, your best estimate will be fine.
This program will be open to (check all that apply):

AlephsBBGsProspective MembersAdult Stakeholders (Parents, Donors, Community Members, etc.)AlumniOther
Intended Event Venue:
Where are you in the process of planning this program, and what key planning milestones have you identified ahead of the big day to ensure you are set up for success?

What has already been completed? What still needs to be done, and by when do you plan to do those things? 0/150
Event City:
Event State/Province:
Event Country:
How many TOTAL teens do you hope to engage in this event?
Of the above number, how many PROSPECT (non-member) teens do you hope to engage through this event?
If this event is not open to prospects, please write 0.
What is your vision for this program? What will you be doing?

0/150
How much are you charging teens to attend this program?
Ex: $5
Should be Empty:

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