Microgrants

Geographic Scope: American college campuses (US)

Purpose: Provide funding for initiatives that support Israel on American college campuses

Eligibility:

• Students
• Campus professionals
• Special consideration given to initiatives involving multiple pro-Israel stakeholders

Requirements

To receive microgrant funding, applicants must:

• Host an event on an American campus
• Submit a brief final report describing outcomes and achievements within 48 hours of initiative completion
• Submit documentation including quality photos, videos, and earned media coverage or op-eds

Initiative Requirements

The initiative should:

• Educate about Israeli culture, society, politics, technological advancements, or other facets of life in Israel
• Engage diverse students and student groups from the college or university
• Promote positive relationships, open-minded dialogue, and academic enrichment

The initiative should NOT:

• Deny the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish and democratic state with secure and recognized borders
• Delegitimize, demonize, or apply a double standard to Israel
• Support boycott of, divestment from, or sanctions against the State of Israel
• Exhibit a pattern of disruptive behavior towards campus events or guest speakers or foster an atmosphere of incivility
• Discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation

Application Process

1. Complete online application form at https://israelcc.org/apply
2. Provide contact information (name, email, phone)
3. Specify affiliation details:
   • Campus and organization name
   • Status (Student, Geller Senior Fellow, Pro-Israel Professional, Faculty Member)
   • Expected graduation year (if applicable)
4. Describe your initiative:
   • Initiative Title: Required
   • Date of Event: Required
   • Amount Requested: Required (in USD)
   • 4-6 Sentence Summary: Describe purpose, key components, and intended outcomes
   • Location and Security: Explain where event will be held and what security measures will be in place
   • Cosponsors: List any organizational cosponsors or other student organizations involved
5. Select initiative focus areas (select all that apply):
   • Building diverse coalitions
   • Celebrating cultural identity and heritage
   • Promoting civic engagement
   • Providing advocacy and leadership training
   • Strengthening the U.S.–Israel relationship
   • Other (with brief description)
6. Provide payment information (recipient name/organization, address)
7. Review and accept terms and conditions
8. Submit via online form with reCAPTCHA verification

Post-Award Requirements

• Submit ICC Microgrant Report Form within 48 hours of initiative completion
• Respond to all ICC staff communications in a timely manner