How much funding does Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award provide?

Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award provides $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award?

Eligible applicants: Work in various Jewish educational settings including: day schools, camps, youth groups, supplementary schools, community centers, seminaries, and foundation settings.

How often is Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award offered?

Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award runs on an annual cycle.

Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award

Board of Jewish Education Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Jewish Nonprofits Grants for Teachers Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Work in various Jewish educational settings including: day schools, camps, youth groups, supplementary schools, community centers, seminaries, and foundation settings

Other requirements

Educators age 40 and under
Demonstrate personal and professional commitment to new ideas
Have made significant impact on children, teens and families

Overview

The Jewish Education Project's Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award recognizes five innovative educators age 40 and under in greater New York City who demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to new ideas and have made a significant impact on children, teens and families in the communities they serve.

Geographic Scope: Greater New York City (the 5 boroughs, Westchester County, and Long Island)

Eligibility:

Educators age 40 and under
Demonstrate personal and professional commitment to new ideas
Have made significant impact on children, teens and families
Work in various Jewish educational settings including: day schools, camps, youth groups, supplementary schools, community centers, seminaries, and foundation settings

Award Details:

Number of Awards: Five recipients annually
Award Amount: $1,000 professional development stipend per recipient
Additional Benefits: Special opportunities to connect with other innovative Jewish educators throughout the year

Background: The Young Pioneers Award is named for Robert M. Sherman, CEO of The Jewish Education Project from 2007 until July 2019. Since 2012, the award has recognized 40 Jewish educators from greater New York who push the boundaries in Jewish education.

What Board of Jewish Education Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 29
Total given: $10.2M
Median grant: $100K
Range: $8,700–$2.42M

By dollars: New York 71%, District of Columbia 11%, Pennsylvania 5%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; San Diego, CA; Washington, DC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
41% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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