Mack Ness Fund - Stanley Stone Special Grant

Geographic Scope: Negev region of Israel

Focus Areas: Social and economic innovation in the Negev

Background

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

Purpose

This annual award supports an outstanding Negev resident who develops a new, creative, and innovative solution to a social or economic problem unique to the Negev region.

Eligibility Criteria

• Resident Status: Must be a Negev resident
• Innovation Requirement: Must research and design a new, creative, and innovative solution to a social or economic problem unique to the Negev
• Collaborative Approach: Solution must involve collaborative efforts among organizations with a strong lead young individual
• Funding Strategy: Developer must describe efforts to connect with and attract additional funders for their ideas and solutions
• Organizational Affiliation: Individual must be associated with an NGO or amuta (registered Israeli non-profit)
• Organizational Requirements: All applying organizations must:
  • Be a registered amuta in Israel
  • Have Nihul Takin status with the Registrar of NGOs (Rasham HaAmutot)

Award Details

Funds will be awarded to the organization for the benefit of the recipient to support the development of the solution.

Submission Requirements

Submit the following information in no more than two pages in English plus attachments to:

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

Required Information

1. Applicant Information
   • Name and email of applicant
2. Innovator Idea (narrative section)
   • 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 your specific request from the Mack Ness Fund?
   • List potentially leveraged funds (if relevant)
   • List any other known or potential partners for funding
7. Organization Details
   • Organization name and address
   • Amuta status in Israel and 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
   • Explanation of why the problem you seek to address is important to you and the "why" behind starting this initiative