Funding Amount

Varies by award

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Shapira Grants

Funder: St. Paul Jewish Federation

Focus Areas: Organizations and projects in Israel benefiting the State of Israel

Geographic Scope: Israel, specifically partner organizations in the Sovev Kinneret region and beyond

Program Status: Limited-time grants established by the Shapira Family. First round awarded in 2022, paused after October 7th attacks, resumed in 2025.

Recent Awards (2025):

  • Arava Institute for Environmental Studies – $10,000

  • Ethiopian National Project – $36,000 (with $36,000 match)

  • Hagar Jewish Arab Education for Equality – $15,000

  • Israel Guide Dog Center – $36,000 (with $36,000 match)

  • Mechinot Ofek Kinneret (via JAFI) – $25,000

  • Merchavim – $18,000
  • Total 2025 Allocation: $140,000

    Contact:
    St. Paul Jewish Federation
    PO Box 50649
    Mendota, MN 55150
    651-690-1707
    [email protected]

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    jewishfaith-basedreligious

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