Congregation Beth Ahm Youth Activity Fund

Application Information and Form

The purpose of the CBA Youth Activity Fund is to encourage and support involvement of children aged 10 to 18 in activities that promote Jewish community, culture, religion or education. 

Who May Apply

Children of members of the synagogue* aged 10 to 18.

Qualifying Activities

Any activity that promotes Jewish community, culture, religion or education; e.g., Jewish youth group activities, attendance at Jewish camps, trips to Israel, etc.

Fund Awards

A child may be awarded funds only one time in a 12 month period.  He/she is eligible for additional funds in subsequent 12 month periods.

A maximum of $200.00 per year, per child may be awarded.  A maximum of $400.00 per year, per family may be awarded.

Note:  If the quantity of funding requests exceeds fund availability, award preference shall be made to those who have not previously received funds from the Youth Activity Fund.

All awards will be made at the discretion of the CBA Board of Directors.

Application Procedure

Submit a completed application (below) along with a letter of request explaining how the activity will enrich your Jewish experience and/or benefit the synagogue, and details of the activity (e.g., activity announcement, brochure, etc.).  Applications may be mailed to:  Congregation Beth Ahm, Attn:  Youth and Education, 362 Palisado Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095.  Additional application forms are available in the synagogue office or may be requested by calling the synagogue at 860-688-9989.

Applications will be reviewed and voted upon by the Board of Directors at their next regularly scheduled meeting.  The Board of Directors meeting is held the 3^rd Thursday of every month.  If a meeting of the Board of Directors is cancelled, or other timing issues occur that result in an activity being attended or paid for before the Board of Directors has had an opportunity to review an application, the application will be considered at the next regular meeting following the attendance of or payment for the activity, and funds may still be awarded to assist with the cost of the activity. 

The applicant shall be notified of the status of their application and the amount of funding awarded (if approved) within one week following the Board of Directors meeting.

Proof of payment (copy of receipt, cancelled check, etc.) will be required for any activity for which funds are awarded.  If an activity is cancelled or not attended for any reason, awarded funds must be returned to the CBA Youth Activity Fund.

*Membership dues should be current at the time of application.

CBA Youth Activity Fund Application Form

Name of Applicant:  ________________________________________________ Grade in School:  ______________                                                      

Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s):_______________________________________ Telephone No.:  ________________

Address:  _________________________________________________________________________________________

Activity for Which Funds Are Being Requested:  __________________________________________________________

Please attach a letter of request and activity information (copy of activity announcement, brochure, etc.).

Amount of Funds Requested:  _______________

Applicant Signature:  ________________________________  Parent Signature:  ________________________________