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Jewish Arts and Culture Grants at CJP

CJP is committed to supporting a vibrant Jewish arts and culture community in Greater Boston through grants, fellowships, partnerships, and programs that engage the community.

Uncover Jewish stories through art

As an investor and convener in Jewish arts and culture, CJP helps artists and organizations create work that connects us to our heritage, sparks conversation, and preserves our stories. Through this support, we celebrate, reflect, and engage the community while nurturing a thriving, creative future for Jewish life in Greater Boston.

Fueling art, culture, and community

Applications for this cycle are closed. Check back in spring and summer 2026.

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Community Creative Fellowship

In partnership with The Vilna Shul, this fellowship supports Greater Boston artists in creating new work, deepening their practice, and engaging meaningfully with the community.

The next grant cycle

will be announced in spring 2026.

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CJP Arts and Culture Community Impact Grant Fund​

CJP has invested in local artists through the Arts and Culture Community Impact Grant Fund. The fund supports projects that explore the complexity of Jewish identity, foster curiosity, and invite dialogue. If you have any questions, please contact Anna at AnnaL@cjp.org.

The 2026–2027 Grant Fund

will open in August 2026.

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Our grantees

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2025 Community Creative Fellows

The Community Creative Fellowship, launched in 2020 by CJP and The Vilna Shul, has shown how creativity can connect us even in challenging times. Five years later, this year’s cohort in visual art, music, fiber, and food demonstrates that Jewish creativity is vibrant, diverse, and uniting.

Meet the Fellows
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CJP’s 2026 Arts and Culture grantees

For the sixth year, CJP is celebrating Jewish creativity with Arts and Culture Community Impact Grants, supporting visionary artists across Greater Boston. This year’s grantees bring bold theater, films, music, and visual art that reimagine tradition and preserve Jewish stories in exciting new ways.

Meet the grantees
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Projects from our past grantees

CJP is proud to partner with local artists whose work gives our community the chance to explore and celebrate Jewish arts and culture.

Explore projects
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