HGF: Family Education Grants

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) offers Family Education Grants to support Jewish organizations in creating engaging educational programs for families. Grants can cover up to 70% of program costs, with a maximum of $10,000 available. Eligible organizations must serve the Jewish community in Western Massachusetts or Southern Vermont and provide innovative Jewish education experiences. The goal is to foster community engagement and enrich family connections to Jewish life through diverse programming.

Family Education Grants fund eligible Jewish organizations that provide informal, creative, Jewish education and experiential learning programs to engage families.
What funding is available?
Organizations may apply for up to 70% of the total cost of the program, up to $10,000.
The following costs are not included in the calculation of the grant amount:

• Payroll TaxesBonusesBenefits

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Family Education Grant, an organization mustBe a Jewish organization serving families such as synagogues, day schools, Jewish early childhood centers, or nonprofit organizationsBe a charitable organization exempt from federal income tax further classified as a 509 (a)(1) or 509(a)(2)Be located in Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties) or Southern Vermont (Bennington and Windham counties)Offer Jewish education programs for familiesHave a formal system of tracking program attendancePrograms mustHold at least four unique events or several recurring events during the grant period.Engage a) families or b) parents through parent education programs.Offer creative Jewish education or experiential learning eventsFocus on Jewish themes such asTikkun OlamTzedakahJewish holidaysJewish ritualsCultureSpiritualityIsrael

Ineligibility

Organizations cannot use Rekindle Shabbat or Jewish Community Grants for any of the programming listed in the application.