Use this grant opportunity for programs taking place from February 24th until March 31, 2023 for up to $100 of funding towards the program focusing on the beautiful culture of Ukraine through the lens of Judaism and spreads awareness about the various aspects of war in Ukraine.
During the month of February Moishe House is partnering with Sharsheret to educate our community members about breast cancer and ovarian cancer. All Houses, Pods, and MHWOW Hosts can apply for up to $50 for programs in February.
Moishe House has supported community building in Ukraine for nearly 13 years – across a network of 4 Moishe Houses, MHWOW hosts, alumni initiatives, staff members, and immersive gatherings. We have experienced the impact of connection, identity building, Jewish ritual, and now we are witnessing the power of global response to crisis. The Ukraine Response Grant is one way to help amplify the response to the increasing need for humanitarian aid and crisis relief. Houses, Pods, and MHWOW hosts can apply for up to $150 per direct service Tikkun Olam program to support the global Ukrainian refugee crisis. Direct Service – A hands on service (volunteering) project that directly meets the material needs of people, allowing them to live life with dignity by providing goods, services, or other resources. You can apply for this grant once a month.
Moishe House is proud to offer an additional $250 Scholarship to help support Community Builders located in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus, and those who have been displaced by the Russian – Ukrainian War to attend a Moishe House Immersive Experience. This support will be in addition to any preexisting subsidies or promotions that are available and may be used towards the cost of the experience or towards transportation. If you are a Community Builder located in Ukraine, Russia, or Belarus or have been displaced by the Russian – Ukrainian War and would like to use this additional funding please click on the image above!
Excited about putting on a creative Shabbat event YOUR way? The Shabbat Inspiration Grant is available once a month up to $70 for North American Houses/Pods and up to $50 for International Houses/Pods to enhance your best ideas for meaningful Shabbat dinner, lunch, or havdallah events. If you have any questions about whether your program is eligible, please reach out to your JLS!!
This grant is to be used to help bolster Tikkun Olam programming. Houses, Pods and MHWOW hosts can apply for up to $75 for a direct service or up to $50 for an educational Tikkun Olam program, and you can apply as many times per year as you like.
Camp Nai Nai Nai Reunion Want to recreate the magic of Camp Nai Nai Nai? All camp alumni are eligible to receive a subsidy of $5 per alumni towards programming plus a special discount code for 2023 camps (minimum of 10 camp alumni). Email Elina Kurakin, elina.kurakin@moishehouse.org for more information!
Moishe House’s mission is to “provide every Jewish young adult with access and resources to Jewish community.” In order to fulfill that mission, Moishe House has launched the Accessibility Grant for 2022. These funds are intended to cover expenses for accommodations to Moishe Houses, Moishe Pods, and their programming so that participants of varying abilities are able to attend and participate. North American residents (United States and Canada) may request up to $500 USD per year, and Global residents (outside the United States/Canada) may request up to $750 USD per year. Residents may apply multiple times per year (up to $500 or $750 USD total per year).
EPF is for programs with an intention to create EXTRAORDINARY experiences for your participants – meaning better, bigger or both! Past programs have included boat parties, silent discos, and more! Houses may apply for up to $750 a year with a $500 cap per program. Virtual programs will be considered on a case by case basis.
This grant opportunity can be utilized one time per month for an added $100 of funding towards the specific program. The program must focus on cultural aspects of Israel such as food, music, art, language, or domestic activities and policies. If you have any questions regarding the eligibility of the program, please contact your Community Manager!
Engage a local educator or rabbi to teach a 3-5 part series class at your Moishe House! Create a course on Judaism’s view of miracles or justice; explore what the Talmud teaches about cooking or relationships; or learn more about what your local educators specialize in! You can apply for up to $700 for North American Houses/Pods/Hosts or $500 for International Houses/Pods/Hosts to hire a local educator plus materials and snacks.
Holidays are a great touch point and programmatic theme, why not apply for some extra funds to make it a program your community members won’t forget?! Check out the grant application for information about the various amounts available for holidays throughout the year.
Interested in hiring a Jewish educator to give your program more depth and expertise? Is there an educator in your life that you love learning from? Use this grant to pay a Jewish educator up to $100 for their time. This is a great option for a one time program, but if you’d like to hire an educator for a series, consider the Jewish Learning Series grant.
Moishe Houses are eligible to apply for the Grassroots Interfaith Grant. This grant opportunity offers an added $100 of funding, up to once a month, to be put towards a programme that is open to young adults from other faiths – preference for, but not exclusive to, Muslims. If you have any questions or would like advice on hosting an interfaith programme, please email alexis.einhorn@moishehouse.org
This funding is for up to $125 USD annual stipend for Houses and Pods that are Shomer Kashrut/Eco-Kosher, and in need of kitchen supplies to support their ability to make and serve Kosher food in their homes.
This grant opportunity can be utilized one time per month for up to an added $250 of funding towards the specific program. The program must focus on cultural aspects of Russian-speaking Jews such as food, music, art, language, or domestic activities and policies. If you have any questions regarding the eligibility of your program or want help with planning and ideas, please contact Tanya Zaytseva at tanya@moishehouse.org!
Houses that keep a Kosher kitchen can receive a $50 monthly stipend to help with costs. You should connect with your Community Manager if you keep a kosher kitchen and your house is not currently receiving this.
Your house also has $50 to use quarterly under your Quarterly Us Time budget. This is in addition to your monthly Us Time Budget! Now more than ever, you and your fellow roomies could use a little extra “us time” to hang out, relax, and reflect together.
The Jewish Education Scholarship Grant was created to allow opportunities for Jewish learning for Moishe House Residents, MHWOW Hosts, and our Host and Resident Alumni! Conferences/Classes/etc must include a significant Jewish learning component, and check out the application for more information.
Connected to Moishe House’s active participation in the Jewish Leadership Climate Coalition, we are piloting an “Eco-Kosher Stipend” ($50 USD/month) for folks who are living authentically Jewish lives in meaningful ways, and exploring the essence of kashrut in ways that feels sacred to them. “Eco-Kosher” expenses are defined as “locally sourced (eg farmers market or CSA) and/or ethically raised and slaughtered kosher cuts of meat” (eg not pork or shellfish). Only 10 Houses/Pods/Hosts total will be approved for this 2023 pilot program, and applications close at the end of March.
Supporting your community during difficult life cycle moments can take different forms, and it’s important to have knowledge of where to find support about each of the moments for yourself and your community. It can be taboo to talk about death in some spaces, and we want to create room for these conversations, as well as ways of being able to act toward shifting those stigmas. with this program-oriented grant for up to $50 USD (renewing annually).
Supporting a Resident/Community Member through their grieving in whatever way, shape, or form that looks like. It can be a traditional shiva, a memorial service or gathering, a place to say Mourner’s Kaddish, or honoring the person who has passed in a way that commemorates their legacy in a meaningful way. (up to $100 USD)
A mourner needs both community sustenance and food sustenance. This $25 USD helps to provide a meal to someone in mourning.
