Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual for outstanding work in defending human rights. The purpose of the program is to support and protect advocates of human rights who are at risk due to their efforts. Nominees should demonstrate commitment and integrity in defending the human rights enshrined in internation...

Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to Washington Jewish high school students to participate in educational programs in Israel. This scholarship supports programs taking place the summer after ninth grade through the student’s graduation from high school. This program enables teens to attend in programs that enric...

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International teachers and counselors currently employed in public or private high schools to cover the costs associated with attending an educational conference. Funding may be used to cover registration, accommodations, and travel costs.

Scholarships to Israel and Europe individuals to participate in a year-long academic program for European Jewish cultural revival. Based in Sweden, this program is committed to the interdisciplinary interpretation and study of textual sources that have served as the base for Jewish civilization. The program offers a co...

Awards starting at $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of vulnerable children. Recipients must have an NGO, nonprofit, or charity organization devoted to the cause of providing exceptional services to children. Candidates may submit a nomination ...

Scholarship to New York youth from the Syracuse metropolitan area for organized trips to Israel. Funding is intended to provide students with financial aid to cover the costs associated with a planned group trip to Israel. Funds are considered to help youth who have not yet gone on an organized trip to Israel and for those...

Scholarships to Minneapolis Metropolitan Area, Minnesota Jewish young adults between the ages of 18 to 30 to participate in educational programs in Israel. Qualifying programs are administered by nonprofit organizations and have a duration of at least two months. This scholarship is not needs-based.

Grants of $750 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers, community college faculty members, and community college students to support participation in the earth science disciplines. Awards will be made to educators and students in support of the following activities: -Participation in Earth science classes or wo...

Program for Europe and Israel individuals seeking to launch projects involving Jewish culture. Participants will attend a 10-day summer program where they will acquire the skills and support they need to get their project started. Projects must take place in Europe, involve Jewish culture, and be concrete and feasible. ...

Residency totaling $45,000 to a USA, Canada, or International photographer to work and live for ten months in the Raleigh-Wake County, North Carolina community. The photographer must currently live outside of Wake County. Funding is intended to make photography more accessible to the local community. During the residen...

Scholarships ranging from GBP 500 to GBP 2,000 to students from Israel attending United Kingdom IHEs to advance their educational pursuits in any subject. Applicants must be accepted to a recognized school before submitting an application for a scholarship. Funding is intended to promote close collaboration between individ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International young Jewish college graduates to attend a fellowship in Jerusalem and learn about the Israeli government. This fellowship program combines internships in government ministries and related organizations with Hebrew language studies, trips around the country, and educationa...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Jewish teens residing in the Greater Washington area to attend experiential, peer-based programs in Israel. These need-based awards will be issued to youth to help offset the cost of approved Israel trips. This program seeks to foster connections between Je...

Scholarships to Bay Area, California Jewish youth and young adults to attend organized trips and educational programs in Israel. Funds are issued on the basis of financial need and may be applied to travel costs and program fees. Scholarships are available for short-term organized teen trips (first-time, grades 8-12, up to...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International university students and young scholars to cover travel expenses to present dissertations at conferences related to East Asia studies. Papers should explore topics such as the history of technology and science in East Asia, comparative studies of East Asia and the Wes...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, artists, art production platforms, cultural institutions, festivals, and biennials for contemporary art projects. A letter of intent must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the production, exhibition, public diss...

Scholarships ranging from $250 to $2,500 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Jewish individuals residing in the metropolitan Washington area to support academic coursework, career development, or important research in Israel. Priority will be given to individuals who are first-time travelers to Israel.

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators who are working at established institutions for short-term support of preliminary research projects that focus on multiple sclerosis. Pre-applications are due prior to submitting a full application. Funding will be provided for research projects relat...

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Israel PhD candidates to carry out short-term scientific research in the other country. Funding is intended for thesis-supporting research that requires facilities or expertise not available for Israeli students in Israel or American students in the USA. Applications will be evaluated on the bas...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to develop their artistic practice in a residency program at an arts center in Water Mill, New York. This residency program provides artists with the opportunity to develop their craft and to critically challenge, investigate, and extend the pre-existing norms within t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars and investigators at the Ph.D. level or equivalent to conduct research projects to understand the various effects of the health care reforms made in the USA in 2010. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation is esp...

Awards of $200 to USA, Canada, and International high school students (in grades nine through twelve) who have demonstrated excellence in writing works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The panel will select one winner each in poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction categories. Claudia Ann Seaman award winners are...

Fellowships to Israel students of eligible cultural background who plan to begin a master’s degree at a USA university during the upcoming academic year. This fellowship program is open to Israelis who are of Arab or Ethiopian descent. Funding is intended to promote cultural understanding between Israel and the USA. Cons...

Grants of $1,000 to New Mexico Jewish high school and college students for financial assistance to participate in an educational trip to Israel. Funding will only be provided for students to attend trips that are under the auspices of a recognized Jewish organization. Applicants going on a first-time organized peer experi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International advanced doctoral students for dissertation research related to gambling. Funding is intended for infrastructure costs related to the dissertation research. The doctoral candidates may be conducting research in a variety of fields. The goal of the Dissertation Gra...

Fellowships to Germany and Israel scholars and scientists to carry out short-term and long-term research residencies. This exchange program gives preference to younger scientists and researchers, including doctoral candidates and post-docs, and allows them to complete a research residency in the respective other country. F...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators associated with nonprofits, government agencies, universities, hospitals, and laboratories to support novel and innovative cancer research in its early and conceptual stages. An LOI must be submitted prior to submission of a full application. Eligible studies are those...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at tax-exempt institutions for long-term studies on inequality and youth outcomes, as well as strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit youth. Funding is intended for five-year research and mentoring plans that signific...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. These fellowships support post-doctoral research visits to laboratories throughout Europe and the world. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue p...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International university students and faculty members to conduct research projects that focus on understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of injuries among children and adolescents. Funding is specifically intended for research that relates to the prevention of inju...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field trips, and resources to enhance the delivery of STEAM courses. NSHSS strives to provide resources to assist teachers in thei...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and scholars who are traveling for research purposes. Funding is intended for travel for short-term projects that are less than a month and are related to the history of science and technology in modern East Asia. Comparative studies of East Asia an...

Fellowships of up to $25,000 and fellowships of $55,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and postgraduate scholars for research related to the history of technology and science in East Asia. Funding is intended to promote studies conducted by doctoral students currently working on their dissertations as ...

Fellowships to International research scientists to support short-term exchanges between biology laboratories located in eligible countries. The goal of this program is to promote collaborations between research groups using techniques that are not available in the applicant’s country. Please note that these fellowships ...

Grants and support to USA, Canada, and UK Jewish individuals who are planning to immigrate to Israel and settle in the northern region. Applications are invited from individuals who are well-suited for living in the North from a social, educational, and professional perspective. In addition to possible financial support, t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals seeking assistance and information about moving to Israel. The purpose of this program is to assist Jews from North, Central, and South America who are making Aliya to Israel. The Cyrus Foundation provides financial assistance to those who need assistance in shipp...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and nonprofit-affiliated individuals for projects related to ocean conservation, with a focus on supporting marine protected areas (MPAs) and sustainable fishing. Funding is intended as a quick response for solutions to emerging conservation ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International professional artists to address catastrophic incidents and other unforeseen events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floods, fires, and emergency medical needs. Applicant...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Tennessee Jewish high school and college students in Nashville and Middle Tennessee to attend programs in Israel. Applications will be evaluated according to the student's achievements and motivations. Students who receive this grant will agree to the following requirements: 1) Volunteer durin...

Scholarships to Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania students and adults who identify as Jewish to participate in qualifying Israel programs. The purpose of this program is to support opportunities for Jewish individuals to participate in organized programs that deepen Jewish identity and knowledge. Eligible expenses inc...

Internships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to travel to Israel and gain experience (usually volunteering) in a field of the applicant's choice. Interns will spend 25 to 40 hours per week in their placement, with the rest of the time free for personal exploration. This program enables interns to live and obse...

Grants and in-kind grants of operations, networking, and expert guidance to Israel entrepreneurs to establish breakthrough companies starting at their seed stage using innovative technology platforms. The program includes a cash investment, a showcase event to connect with customers and investors, expert guidance to optimi...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for creative and innovative projects. Projects should involve the focus areas of leadership, film and media, and ideas that increase representation and inclusion in class, race, age, gender, religion, sexuality, and/or ability.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, networks, and institutions for artist-driven emerging media and documentary projects that seek to reduce inequality throughout the world. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry in advance of a full proposal. As part of the Creativity and Free Expression program, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as well as educational programs. Fire...

Scholarships for Minneapolis, Minnesota Jewish men and women over 16 years old to participate in a program in Israel. Eligible programs are at least three weeks in length and sponsored by an organization with a strong educational component. Scholarship awards are based on program costs, not discretionary spending money or ...

Grants of up to $6,500 to Cincinnati, Ohio Jewish high school students (ages 16-18), as well as grants of up to $5,000 to post-high school young adults (ages 18-26 years old) to travel to Israel on an approved program. For high school students, the minimum trip length is three weeks in Israel, unless part of the March of ...

Grants to Alabama Jewish youth from the Huntsville area or North Alabama to attend programs and trips in Israel or Jewish leadership programs in the United States. This grant offers financial aid to enable youth to attend identity-strengthening and educational programs located in Israel. Funding is also available for leade...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International child healthcare providers to meet specific health care needs of children, ages eighteen years old or younger, from low-income families. Note that an individual aged nineteen to twenty-one years old may be considered a "child" if they are in a child-like mental state. Please als...