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
LA City Council to vote on turning $1 million Jewish security grant into $2 million for all groups “This is an appropriate and necessary change to ensure that all faith communities across Los Angeles are able to access these funds,” said a council member. July 8, 2024
National Endowment for Arts profiles ‘largest Jewish film festival in the world’ The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, which received a grant from the independent U.S. federal agency in January, is on the cusp of its 25th birthday. May 28, 2024
Hochul urges Jewish communal leaders to apply for boosted security grants State budgets for 2024 and 2025 allocated $60 million for the program to protect synagogues and nonprofits. May 10, 2024
New York to double funds for security grants to religious schools “With threats and hate crimes at our religious institutions on the rise, we must do more to keep children safe and secure as they learn,” said Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris. March 21, 2024
New program aims for black-Jewish cooperation in battling antisemitism “This grant may mark a new beginning, but the bond between our communities is not new; it is steeped in history,” said Ronnie Hopkins, president of Voorhees University. David Swindle March 20, 2024
‘Who wrote this thing??’ State Department official asks of $1 million grants to investigate Israel The unnamed official questioned why the U.S. government is paying to investigate its ally for human rights abuses, per the Washington Free Beacon. Feb. 20, 2024
Brooklyn’s Shomrim civilian security services get new patrol cars The Community Security Initiative in New York provided $400,000 in grants. Sept. 18, 2023
