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Israel Education Grants 2024

October 7th and the ensuing Israel-Hamas war have changed the landscape surrounding Jewish and Israel education in our communities. Foundation for Jewish Camp believes Israel has a right to exist, and teaching about Israel has become increasingly challenging and complex as we progress towards this summer.

Foundation for Jewish Camp, with the support of generous funders, is proudly launching Israel Education Grants for the 2024 summer to partner with camps in implementing new initiatives (post-October 7th). The goal of this program is to deepen Israel education at your camp, while supporting your camp’s educational goals regarding Israel.

Grants of $1,000-$10,000 per camp are available to be used for educational opportunities serving campers and/or staff at Jewish day and overnight camps this summer. These grants will cover up to 75% of the program cost, with camps expected to fund the remaining 25% of the program. Camps may apply individually, or a movement may apply on behalf of their camps. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we hope to get back to you in 1-2 weeks.

Applications are welcome from camps that have an idea but may not yet have an educator in mind or secured. FJC is creating a directory of Israel educators and educational organizations that camps can access to assist in selecting a provider that meets the needs of your camp. Additionally, FJC will be available to consult with camps before and during the grant process, including talking through ideas for how the grant may be used to best support your camp.

Priority will be given to initiatives that make a lasting impact on your camp’s approach to Israel Education rather than one-off experiences. Grants may be used to bring in outside organizations, hire an Israel educator on staff for a partial or full summer, obtain resources and supplies, cover travel, or other thoughtful strategies that meet this goal. We also encourage camps to work with local and regional counterparts to share educators and educational resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please be in touch with Dan Baer, Israel Education Grants Consultant, at dan.baer@fjcconsultant.org.

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CAMP & CONTACT INFORMATION

BASIC INFORMATION

I’m applying on behalf of:

Official Camp Name (as printed on the camp website, or as auto-populates below)

Movement:

Number of Camps

Official Camp Name (as printed on the camp website, or as auto-populates below)

Tell us about Yourself
Share details about the person completing this application form.

Your First Name

Your Last Name

Your Role (choose the best fitting option)

Other Role

Your E-mail

A copy of responses will be sent to THIS email address - please use an email that will be checked regularly.

Daytime Phone

If we have questions about your application, please input the best number to reach you (include extension, if applicable).

Executive Director/Camp Director
If same as above, please enter your information one more time - thank you!

Director First Name

Director Last Name:

Director E-mail

Other Primary Contact

Only if your camp anticipates having a primary contact for this grant/program other than the person completing this application (you) and/or the Camp Director (above) please input their information here. (If not applicable, leave blank.)

Primary Contact First Name

Primary Contact Last Name

Primary Contact Role/Title

Primary Contact E-mail

ISRAEL EDUCATION AT YOUR CAMP

Please describe your camp’s or movement’s goals/mission/values towards Israel:
Note: (This can be copied from your website/brochure/publication)

How has the above changed, if at all, since October 7th?

If your camp/movement has made any statements to your community about October 7th, please share/link them here:

Please describe what Israel education and programming has included in recent summers at your camp(s):

In the past 2 summers, have you brought in any outside educators or organizations to support Israel education at your camp?

YesNo

Who were they, when did they visit and what were the outcomes?

Would you recommend that educator/organization to another camp?

ISRAELI PARTICIPANTS AT YOUR CAMP

In 2023:

How many Israeli campers attended?

How many Israeli staff/shlichim were hired?

Number of staff whose primary role was Israel education:

In 2024:

How many Israeli campers are you expecting?

How many Israeli staff/shlichim are you expecting?

Number of staff hired whose primary role is Israel education:

If applicable, please describe any new programs or initiatives for your camp(s) related to Israel for this summer.