Guidelines For Applicants for Community Grants
Yad Hanadiv’s Community Grants Programme supports a broad range of initiatives, with an emphasis on activity of social welfare organisations. These grants are intended to encourage and express appreciation for organisations which contribute to Israeli society. In its Community Grants programme, the Foundation provides modest one-time support and will not be the primary funder or assume a leading role in any projects it supports within this framework.
Non-profit organisations which meet the requirements set out below are welcome to apply. Support is at a level between ₪70,000 and ₪150,000.
The Foundation does not support for-profit initiatives (whether by commercial enterprises or for-profit activity by non-profit organisations).
Applications may be submitted by organisations officially registered as non-profits in Israel (amutot, community interest companies and charities) with all of the following:
1. Valid authorization of non-profit status (nihul takin)
2. Valid authorization as a public institution (Section 46) OR written CPA confirmation that they bear public institution tax exemption status under section 9 (2) of the Income Tax Authority
3. An annual budget of at least ₪300,000 (certified by a CPA)
The Community Grants programme assists organisations in various fields, but accords preference to social welfare organisations with demonstrated knowledge and professionalism and distinct advantages over other organisations in their areas of expertise.
Please note:
1. Requests for a project must demonstrate financial stability and have other sources of funding from foundations, private donors (individual or corporate), Government or municipal funding, internal or in-house sources. At least one other donor must be committed to equal or greater support than the request to Yad Hanadiv for the specific project. Services in-kind are welcome but do not satisfy this requirement.
2. Yad Hanadiv will not be the largest funder of the project.
3. Funding requested from Yad Hanadiv should not exceed 20% of the organisation’s annual budget.
4. The activity for which support is requested must be for the benefit of residents of Israel.
5. An organisation which has received a grant must wait three years following the final payment of the previous grant before submitting an additional application for support.
1. Requests for a project must demonstrate financial stability and have other sources of funding from foundations, private donors (individual or corporate), Government or municipal funding, internal or in-house sources. At least one other donor must be committed to equal or greater support than the request to Yad Hanadiv for the specific project. Services in-kind are welcome but do not satisfy this requirement.
2. Yad Hanadiv will not be the largest funder of the project.
3. Funding requested from Yad Hanadiv should not exceed 20% of the organisation’s annual budget.
4. The activity for which support is requested must be for the benefit of residents of Israel.
5. An organisation which has received a grant must wait three years following the final payment of the previous grant before submitting an additional application for support.
· Project or Infrastructure Support – Support for projects or infrastructure which address an acknowledged problem or need, preferably, which attract financial participation of Government or municipal institutions. We encourage creative thinking and collaboration among various organisations and sectors. Common areas of support include staff and volunteer training, content or knowledge development, equipment acquisition integral to the programme objective, technological solutions to improve accessibility and services Preference will be given to pilot or innovative programmes and those offering creative solutions to problems affecting specific populations that may contribute to ongoing work in the field and cooperation among various bodies are considered an advantage. See examples on FAQ
Initial requests can be submitted only via this website, using the online form. Requests should be submitted according to the following schedule:
• Summer cycle: submission from 1 February – 1 March. Responses will be sent by the end of August.
• Winter cycle: submission from 13 June – 10 July. Responses will be sent by the end of January of the following year.
To receive additional guidance and information prior to submitting your application, feel free to contact:
Lynne Rosman; 02-5665107;press 8 - ext. 309; lrosman@yadhanadiv.org.il
Please note that the online form data entered cannot be saved. We suggest you first prepare all the required data and then complete and submit the form in one session.
Organisations must have the following certification when submitting an initial application:
1. Valid authorization of non-profit status (nihul takin)
2. Valid authorization as a public institution (Section 46) OR written CPA document certifying that the organisation bears public institution tax exemption status under section 9(2) of the Income Tax Authority
Documents required of organisations invited to submit an advanced application:
1. Complete application form (sample request)
2. Annual organisational budget for the current year (Attached is a recommended format)
3. Annual organisational budget proposal for next year (required for the summer cycle)
4. Actual vs. planned budget report for previous year
5. Bank certificate of account details
6. Completed project workplan (workplan template)
7. Reference letters about the organisation and project by the relevant professional authorities
8. Proof for project secured income sources
9. A list of planned equipment purchasing including costs (equipment details, costs, quotes not required)
Documents required after the grant is approved:
1. Periodic progress report (template)
5. Close-out report (template)
6. Close-out financial report (template)
7. Invoices for equipment already purchased
*Additional documents may be required.