Applicants are ongoing for the Jewish Helping Hands Tikkun Olam Grant Program 2023/2024. Jewish Helping Hands (JHH) is a nonprofit organization that has been actively working towards the goal of inspiring and supporting tzedakah, justice, and righteousness worldwide.
Since its inception in 2012, the Jewish Helping Hand has demonstrated a commitment to helping vulnerable populations, both in the United States and abroad, through various programs focused on economic development and social empowerment. The organization places a particular emphasis on demographics that have historically been overlooked or marginalized.
Tikkun Olam Grant Program
The Tikkun Olam Grant program was launched by Jewish Helping Hands in 2012 as part of their ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the world. The Hebrew term “Tikkun Olam” translates to “repairing the world,” emphasizing the Jewish value of taking action to create positive change.
This grant program aims to support organizations and projects that align with the principles of tzedakah and contribute to the betterment of society.
Benefits
The 2023/2024 edition offers awards up to $10,000 for participating projects, however, this award depends on geographic location, the local economy, etc.
Projects submission are accepted until September 13th, 2023, and only semi-finalists will be contacted via notifications due to the large number of proposals.
Eligibility Criteria for the Tikkun Olam Grant Program
- The Jewish Helping Hand (JHH) will place emphasis on projects that enhance positive change for people of all backgrounds and religious affiliations.
- Participating individuals or organizations must demonstrate clear promise to achieve any of the following:
- A response to unmet needs of poor and marginalized people
- To Promote self-help and empowerment within communities
- The grant does not apply to capital, building, or political campaigns, fellowships, or programs administered by for-profit entities.
- Furthermore, JHH grants cannot be used to subsidize conference fees, expenses, or travel.
WHO’s Eligible to Apply For Tikkun Olam Grant?
JHH will focus mainly on projects that provide the basis for a decent life for the 2023/2024 Grant awards, these include:
- Women’s Empowerment
- Education
- Food
- Shelter
- Clothing
- Water
- Health
- Internet Connectivity
- Gender Equity
The grant cycle will also focus on projects in these regions:
- East Africa
- Central America
- North America
- Any Impoverished Jewish Communities
- Israel
Application For Jewish Helping Hand Tikkun Olam Grant Program
Applying for the Jewish Helping Hand Tikkun Olam Grant Program 2023/2024 typically involves a few steps, these steps have been outlined below:
Step 1: This first step requires applicants to submit the initial inquiry form on: https://forms.gle which must be completed by September 13, 2023.
Step 2: Notification of Successfully Selected Organizations by November 7, 2023. All Successful Organizations will be invited to submit a full application
Step 3: To be completed from January 9, 2024 – March 14, 2024. At this stage, finalists will be notified of their status and invited for interviews (in person or via Skype/telephone)
Step 4: Grants recipients will be contacted by the JHH committee. The duration and details of the grant will also be announced. To be completed by May 1, 2024.
For more information, visit the Jewish Helping Hand Tikkun Olam Grant Program at: https://jewishhelpinghands.org/grants
Deadline:
13th September 2023.
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