DHS awards $94m to Jewish orgs through security grant program “That this money is necessary at all is tragic,” said Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. June 27, 2025
Boost federal nonprofit security grants to $500m, Gottheimer tells JNS “After this week’s horrific antisemitic attack, it’s clear that the need is more urgent than ever,” the congressman said. Jonathan D. Salant May 23, 2025
Tel Aviv University medical school receives historic donation Blackstone president Jonathan Gray and his wife, Mindy, said the $125 million grant will boost enrollment from underrepresented students. JNS Staff May 9, 2025
Hochul announces $4.5m to support mental-health services for youth The grant can help people "remain connected to their families, schools and communities while on a path to stability,” Deb Falk, chief program officer at the Jewish Child Care Association of New York, told JNS. Izzy Salant May 8, 2025
Columbia University lays off 180 after Trump cuts federal grants “Across the research portfolio, we have had to make difficult choices,” Claire Shipman, president of Columbia University, said in a statement. Vita Fellig May 6, 2025
No new grants for Harvard, US education secretary says The Ivy League school “has made a mockery of this country’s higher education system,” Linda McMahon wrote to the Harvard president. May 6, 2025
Four Jewish organizations receive NY grants for technology advancement “Technology is rapidly advancing,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul. “We need to make sure that everyone has a fair chance at taking advantage of its resources.” March 25, 2025
Anti-Zionist organization gets $100k grant as Walter and Elise Haas Fund changes direction It’s part of an overhaul of the fund’s philanthropic approach in the last few years, which includes empowering young adults in the decision process. Dec. 18, 2024
Of $37.5 million in new NEH grants, 2.7% relate to Israel, Judaism Among the 240 humanities projects, eight have Jewish connections, with funding of about $1.19 million. JNS Staff Aug. 27, 2024
