Stanley Stone Me'oravut Hevratit (Social Involvement) Award
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
November 24, 2026
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Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- November 24, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: November
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Geography
- Recipient must be a Negev resident
Other requirements
- Must research and design a new, creative, and innovative solution to a social or economic problem unique to the Negev
- Solution must involve collaborative efforts among organizations with a strong lead young individual
- Applicant must demonstrate how efforts will be made to connect with and attract additional funders for ideas and solutions
- Individual must be associated with an NGO or amuta (registered Israeli nonprofit)
Overview
Stanley Stone Me'oravut Hevratit (Social Involvement) Award
Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ (Mack Ness Fund)
Geographic Scope: Negev region, Israel
Award Amount: $5,000 annual award
Background: This annual award is named for Stanley Stone, the founding director of the Mack Ness Fund, and supports outstanding Negev residents who develop innovative solutions to social or economic problems.
Eligibility Criteria
- Recipient must be a Negev resident
- Must research and design a new, creative, and innovative solution to a social or economic problem unique to the Negev
- Solution must involve collaborative efforts among organizations with a strong lead young individual
- Applicant must demonstrate how efforts will be made to connect with and attract additional funders for ideas and solutions
- Individual must be associated with an NGO or amuta (registered Israeli nonprofit)
- All organizations must have Nihul Takin status with the Registrar of NGOs (Rasham HaAmutot)
Contact Information
Odelia Karutchi
Director, Mack Ness Fund
Phone: 054-6112275
Email: odelia@jfedgmw.org.il
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submission Format: Submit information in no more than two pages in English plus attachments
2. Required Information:
- Name and email of applicant
- Innovator Idea: What is the problem or challenge you seek to address? What are your short-term and long-term visions for success? Have you created any similar projects?
- Geographic Focus: Which cities/towns/regional councils will be targeted?
- Partnership: Do you plan to have partner organizations? Describe current and proposed roles
- Timeline: What is the timeline of operation for this program?
- Budget: What is the program's overall budget and specific request from the Mack Ness Fund and potentially leveraged funds?
- Organization name and address
- Amuta status in Israel and renewal date
3. Required Attachments:
- No more than three letters of recommendation
- Current resume with short paragraph about yourself and your journey
- Written explanation of why this problem matters to you and the importance of addressing it
4. Submission: Send completed application to odelia@jfedgmw.org.il or call 054-6112275
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