Jewish American Heritage: Programs That Inspire and Unite
Jewish American Heritage Programs Inspire and Unite! Jewish American heritage is rich and vibrant. Finding ways to maintain Jewish history and promote and enhance Jewish culture can be greatly aided by taking advantage of the abundance of grants and scholarships that offer funding to help strengthen the current identity of the Jewish American community while at the same time work to preserve the past.
GrantWatch wants to be part of this effort by providing a list of Jewish American heritage grants that are currently available. Additionally, GrantWatch has over 800 grants in its Faith-Based grant listing category.
Jewish American Heritage Grants and Scholarships
1. Nonprofits to Enhance U.S.-Israel Bond, Instill Jewish Pride, and Combat Discrimination!
Grants to nonprofits to strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Israel, instill pride in the Jewish people, and combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry.
2. Scholarships to College Students and Post-Graduates for Israel Program!
Scholarships up to $3,000 to college students and post-graduates to continue university studies or attend post-graduate programs in Israel. Funding assists young Jewish Americans involved in pro-Israel activities and have a commitment to future engagement with Jewish communities.
3. Grants to Preserve Yiddish and Secular Jewish Culture!
Grants to nonprofits for education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Priority consideration for projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve the lives of Holocaust survivors, and increase access to historical archives.
4. Promote Justice, Inclusiveness, and Vibrancy in Jewish Communities!
Grants to nonprofits to promote justice, inclusiveness, and vibrancy in Jewish communities. The funding is for both general operation and programming support.
5. Grants for Projects Benefiting Older Adults!
Grants to nonprofits for programs to improve the lives of elderly Jewish individuals. Priority focus areas include capital improvements, community connections, intergenerational programming, Holocaust survivors, and dementia care.
6. Nonprofit for Effective Democracy and Jewish Life!
Grants up to $50,000 to nonprofits for initiatives addressing effective democracy, sustainable agriculture, and Jewish life. Democracy projects will have a national focus.
7. Grants for Community and Cultural Services!
Grants up to $50,000 to nonprofits for community services. The funding covers music education, programs to preserve Yiddish culture, and assistance for new immigrants to the U.S., including housing, job training, and language instruction.
8. General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communities!
Grants to nonprofits for a range of projects and programs benefiting Jewish communities. The funding will be for capital projects, general operating support, and programming.
9. Grants to Jewish Charities for Community Initiatives!
Grants to Jewish charities and nonprofits for a range of activities in the focus areas of arts, culture, and humanities; education, health and human services; public and other social benefit; and religion.
Final Note
Hopefully, you’ll find a grant that can help strengthen and preserve your Jewish heritage!
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