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Mack Ness Fund Stanley Stone Special Grant

WILLIAM & BETTY LESTER FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

November 24, 2026

196 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mack Ness Fund Stanley Stone Special Grant

Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ

Geographic Scope: Negev region, Israel

Award Amount: $5,000 annually

Background: The Mack Ness Fund was established in 2005 through a unique bequest from Mack Ness, a Jewish farmer from New Jersey. The fund supports economic and demographic development of the Negev, particularly among young populations.

Focus Areas

This special grant supports:

  • Innovative Solutions: Residents who research and design new, creative, and innovative solutions to social or economic problems unique to the Negev

  • Collaborative Efforts: Solutions that involve collaborative efforts among organizations with a strong lead young individual

  • Fundraising Connection: The developer must describe how efforts will be made to connect with and attract additional funders for their ideas and solutions
  • Eligibility Requirements

    • Applicant Status: Must be a Negev resident
    • Organization Association: Must be associated with an NGO or amuta (Israeli non-profit organization)
    • Registration: All organizations applying must be registered amuta in Israel
    • Governance Status: Must have Nihul Takin status with the Registrar of NGOs (Rasham HaAmutot)
    • Award Structure: Funds are awarded to the organization for the benefit of the recipient

    Contact Information

    Odelia Karutchi
    Director, Mack Ness Fund
    Phone: 054-6112275
    Email: odelia@jfedgmw.org.il

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Requirements:

  • Submit in English (no more than 2 pages) plus attachments

  • Send to: odelia@jfedgmw.org.il
  • Required Information (2-page narrative)

    1. Applicant Information
    - Name and email of applicant

    2. Innovator Idea
    - What is the problem or challenge you seek to address?
    - What are your short-term and long-term visions for the success of your idea or project?
    - Have you created any similar projects?

    3. Geographic Focus
    - Which cities/towns/regional councils will be targeted?

    4. Partnership
    - Do you plan to have partner organizations on this project?
    - Describe the current and proposed role of the partners

    5. Timeline
    - What is the timeline of operation for this program?

    6. Budget
    - What is the program's overall (full) budget?
    - What is the specific request from the Mack Ness Fund?
    - List potentially leveraged funds (if relevant)
    - List any other known or potential partners for funding

    7. Organization Information
    - Organization name and address
    - Amuta status in Israel (with renewal date)

    Required Attachments

    1. Recommendation Letters: No more than three letters of recommendation
    2. Resume: Current resume with a short paragraph about yourself and your journey
    3. Personal Statement: Explain why the problem you seek to address is important to you and your motivation for starting this initiative

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