The application process for Natan’s 2015-2016 grants is now open in the areas of:

Emerging Models of Jewish Connection in North America
Jewish Peoplehood
Natan Grants for ROI Entrepreneurs

Now Open for Applications

Natan is now accepting initial Letters of Inquiry (LOI) from new applicants in two program areas: Emerging Models of Jewish Connection in North America and Jewish Peoplehood. All of the necessary information can be found on the How to Apply and Frequently Asked Questions pages of the Natan website.

Organizations with annual operating budgets under $1.5 million may apply for grants of up to $50,000. LOIs are due by 5pm EDT on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Grant recipients will be notified of their awards by June 1, 2015, after a 3-stage application process: Letter of Inquiry, Full Proposal (for semi-finalists only), Interview (for finalists only). The grant year runs from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

Emerging Models of Jewish Connection in North America grants support innovative approaches to building Jewish communities and creating new access points to Jewish life, especially for disengaged Jews in their 20s and 30s.

Jewish Peoplehood grants support innovative organizations around the world that build connections between young Jews across geographic, ethnic, denominational, and ideological borders; that emphasize the Jewish people’s collective responsibility to heal the world; and/or that grapple with the special role that Israel plays in contemporary Jews’ identity. Organizations from any country are eligible to apply.

Natan Grants for ROI Entrepreneurs

Through a partnership with ROI Community, Natan is also accepting applications for Natan Grants for ROI Entrepreneurs. ROI Community is a diverse network of young Jewish innovators from around the world who share a passion for strengthening Jewish communities and improving society all over the world. Members of the ROI Community who are spearheading innovative projects that create new access points to Jewish life and are in the early stages of program development may apply for grants of up to $12,000. Applications for this grant opportunity are due by 5pm EDT September 15, 2014. For more information on applying, visit the ROI Community website.