Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute

Geographic Scope: Projects benefiting Missouri and the Midwest region are especially encouraged, though projects beyond this region may be considered.

Eligibility:

• Nonprofits and educational institutions
• Individual educators may apply, but funds will be dispersed to the educational institute with which they are affiliated

Focus Areas: The Institute funds programs of educational and artistic merit that do one or more of the following:

• Explore the history and legacy of the Holocaust
• Use the lessons of the Holocaust to examine subjects of ethical, social, and political importance
• Facilitate dialogue between people of different ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds
• Combat antisemitism, racism, and discrimination based on disability, sex, religion, sexual-orientation, or age

What They Don't Fund:

• Capital improvements
• Operating expenses

Contact Information:

• Apply online at STLHolocaustMuseum.org/Feldman-Institute
• Helen Turner, Director of Education and Interpretation
• Phone: 314-442-3711
• Email: [email protected]

Background: The Institute supports projects that reject hatred, promote understanding, and inspire change using the history and lessons of the Holocaust. Fall funding cycle opens annually in October with November deadline.

Application Process

1. Visit the online application portal at STLHolocaustMuseum.org/Feldman-Institute
2. Submit application before the deadline (typically November 5 for fall cycle)
3. Award winners will be notified in early December

Required Materials:

• Application submitted through online portal
• Project description addressing one or more focus areas
• Organization/institution information

Note: Individual educators must affiliate with an educational institution for fund disbursement.