Jewish Family and Community Services
Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) addresses issues that affect the Bluegrass Jewish community by offering direct and indirect support services. The JFCS staff provides services in a manner sensitive to Jewish culture, values, and ideals. JFCS promotes the dignity and self-respect of its clients while helping individuals, families and elder community members maintain a self-sustaining lifestyle. Major services offered include case management, assessment and coordination of services, information and referral to other community resources, crisis intervention, elder care assistance, processing requests for financial assistance, and advocacy for members of the Jewish community. The principle of confidentiality is intrinsic in all agency functions. There is no charge for JFCS services.
Jewish Camp and Educational Experience Community Grants
Want to give your kids a great Jewish experience this year but are worried about the cost?
Each year, JFCS accepts applications for camperships (Camp Shalom, as well as any other regional nonprofit Jewish camp) and grants for nonprofit Jewish programs/camps in Israel and around the world.
Review the applications below for more information.
Deadline For Applications
New in 2026, we have removed the deadline for all Campership and Educational & Cultural Experience applications.
Funding is available on a first-come, first served basis, and applications will close once funds are exhausted.
Campership Application
Jewish Community Grants for Nonprofit Jewish Overnight Camps & Camp Shalom
Nonprofit Israel & Overseas Programs
2026 Educational and Cultural Experiences, Nonprofit Camps in Israel, Overseas/international programs.
Click here to complete the application.