Adolescent Health & Wellness

The Jewish Heritage Fund envisions Louisville as a city whose youth are mentally and physically healthy, thriving, and fully engaged in community.

JHF recognizes adolescence as a critical time for investment in health and wellness. The brain development that occurs during adolescence creates a unique opportunity for positive influence that will have a generational impact. It is a time when young people grow physically, try new adventures, think more critically, and develop more complex relationships, but they need caring adults, safe environments, and positive developmental experiences to cultivate a healthy transition into adulthood.

JHF has identified the following funding priorities to advance our vision:

• Capacity building and operations to improve the effectiveness of youth-serving organizations
• Access to health care that is accessible and adolescent-centered
• Ensuring adolescents have input into organizations, programs, and policies that impact their health and well-being
• Programming and interventions to provide Louisville adolescents the resources, skills, and supports required to launch into healthy adulthood
• Systems and policy change to improve adolescent health and wellness

Funding Application Process

JHF accepts applications by invitation. If you would like to seek funding, email a completed Proposal Summary Form to JHFE@jewishheritagefund.com. Invitations to apply are based on several factors, including alignment with JHF priorities and funds available.

2025 Application Deadlines

NOTE: Proposal summaries are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted at least 30 days before the application deadline.