HGF: Family Education Grants

HGF: Family Education Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

About the Foundation The Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) creates opportunities to connect with Judaism and the Jewish community at key life moments. In addition to flagship programs that are active across North America and around the world, the HGF invests in Jewish life at home in Western Massachusetts. Everything the HGF does is in partnership. By leveraging philanthropy, the HGF encourages others to invest in Jewish life. Family Education Grants We want to create a vibrant community where families have multiple opportunities to engage in Jewish activities. We ask Jewish organizations that know their families to create programs that will speak to their constituents. 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. Any staff or specialists involved must have direct responsibility for the program. The following costs are not included in the calculation of the grant amount: Payroll TaxesBonusesBenefits

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.