Mack Ness Fund Stanley Stone Special Grant (Me'oravut Hevratit Award)

Mack Ness Fund Stanley Stone Special Grant

Geographic Scope: Negev region, Israel

Focus Areas: Social and economic innovation in the Negev region

Award Purpose: This annual award supports an outstanding Negev resident who develops creative and innovative solutions to social or economic problems unique to the Negev.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must be a Negev resident
• Must research and design a new, creative, and innovative solution to a social or economic problem
• Solution must involve collaborative efforts among organizations
• Developer must be a strong lead young individual
• Must demonstrate efforts to connect with and attract additional funders
• Individual must be associated with an NGO or amuta (registered Israeli nonprofit)
• All organizations must be registered amutas in Israel with Nihul Takin status from the Registrar of NGOs (Rasham HaAmutot)

Award Details:

• Funds awarded annually
• Award amount: $5,000
• Funds are awarded to the organization for the benefit of the recipient to support solution development

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

Contact Information:

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

Application Process for Stanley Stone Special Grant

Submission Requirements:

Applications must include the following information in no more than two pages in English, plus attachments:

1. Applicant Information:
   • Name and email of applicant
2. Innovator Idea (required):
   • 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 (required):
   • Which cities/towns/regional councils will be targeted?
4. Partnership (required):
   • Do you plan to have partner organizations on this project?
   • Describe the current and proposed role of the partners
5. Timeline (required):
   • What is the timeline of operation for this program?
6. Budget (required):
   • What is the program's overall (full) budget?
   • What is the specific request from the Mack Ness Fund?
   • What are potentially leveraged funds (if relevant)?
   • Please list any other known or potential partners for funding
7. Organization Information (required):
   • Organization name and address
   • Amuta status in Israel (with renewal date)

Required Attachments:

• Recommendation letters: No more than three (3) letters of recommendation
• Resume: Current resume with a short paragraph about yourself and your journey
• Personal Statement: Explanation of why the problem you seek to address is important to you and the 'why' behind starting this initiative

Submission Instructions:

Send completed applications to:

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