Shidduch Incentive Program
Funding Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Shidduch Incentive Program
Status: Program ran from 2004-2009 (5 years); appears to be concluded as of the content date.
Overview: STAR-K's Shidduch Incentive Program offered a cash gift to shadchanim (matchmakers) who successfully matched Orthodox single women.
Geographic Scope: Baltimore, Maryland (local program with worldwide impact)
Focus Areas: Jewish community support; addressing the Orthodox singles crisis
Award Details:
Eligibility: Shadchanim matching Orthodox single women by Chanukah (initial deadline was 2009)
Background: A local attempt at remedying the universal Orthodox singles problem in Baltimore that had widespread impact and became motivating factor in matching single Orthodox women around the world.
Contact: STAR-K Certification Inc., Baltimore, MD; Phone: 410-484-4110
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