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Stanley Stone Special Grant (Mack Ness Fund)

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

November 24, 2026

230 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Stanley Stone Special Grant

Funder: The Mack Ness Fund (part of Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ)

Geographic Scope: Negev region, Israel

Background: The Mack Ness Fund was established in 2005 through an inheritance from Mack Ness, a Jewish farmer from New Jersey, to support economic and demographic development of the Negev. This annual award is named for Stanley Stone, the fund's founding director.

Award Amount: $5,000 annually

Focus Areas:

  • Social and economic problem-solving in the Negev

  • Innovative solutions to challenges unique to the Negev region

  • Support for young leaders and entrepreneurs
  • Eligibility:

  • Applicant: Outstanding Negev resident working on a creative, innovative solution to a social or economic problem

  • Collaborative requirement: Solution must involve collaborative efforts among organizations with a strong lead young individual

  • Organizational affiliation: Individual must be associated with a registered amuta (NGO) in Israel

  • Organization requirements: All applying organizations must be registered amutas with Nihul Takin status with the Registrar of NGOs (Rasham HaAmutot)

  • Funding leverage: Applicant must describe efforts to connect with and attract additional funders for their ideas and solutions
  • Contact Information:

  • Director: Odelia Karutchi

  • Phone: 054-6112275

  • Email: odelia@jfedgmw.org.il
  • Headquarters: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ, 901 Route 10, P.O. Box 929, Whippany, NJ 07981-0929

    How to Apply

    Application Process for Stanley Stone Special Grant

    Submission Requirements:

  • Submit all materials in English

  • Maximum 2 pages for main narrative plus attachments

  • Send to: Odelia Karutchi, Director, Mack Ness Fund

  • - Phone: 054-6112275
    - Email: odelia@jfedgmw.org.il

    Required Information:

    1. Applicant Details:
    - Name and email of applicant

    2. Innovator Idea (narrative section):
    - What is the problem or challenge you seek to address?
    - What are your short-term and long-term visions for the success of your idea or project?
    - Have you created any similar projects?

    3. Geographic Focus:
    - Which cities/towns/regional councils will be targeted?

    4. Partnership:
    - Do you plan to have partner organizations on this project?
    - Describe the current and proposed role of the partners

    5. Timeline:
    - What is the timeline of operation for this program?

    6. Budget:
    - What is the program's overall (full) budget?
    - What is the specific request from the Mack Ness Fund?
    - List potentially leveraged funds (if relevant)
    - List any other known or potential partners for funding

    7. Organization Information:
    - Organization name and address
    - Amuta status in Israel and renewal date

    Required Attachments:

    1. Recommendation letters: No more than three letters of recommendation
    2. Resume: Current resume with a short paragraph about yourself and your journey
    3. Personal Statement: Explain why the problem you seek to address is important to you and the "why" behind starting this initiative

    Timeline:

  • Deadline: November 24 (annually)

  • Decision date: May of the following year
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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