Submit Proposals for Levi Lassen Foundation’s Grant Program in Israel

Deadline: 25-Apr-21

The Levi Lassen Foundation is currently accepting proposals for its Grant Program to support Ethiopian-Israeli Girls and Women (ages 15 to 30). The Foundation believes in an Israel where everyone participates in a shared and just society, predicated on the best values of equality, tolerance and social justice in a liberal democracy.

Levi Lassen’s work in Israel began over 40 years ago. Levi Lassen is committed to helping Israel develop, grow and prosper through supporting programs committed to promoting a shared society.

Funding Information

NGOs may apply for up to 15,000 Euro’s a year and may be given a grant for a period of one year.
Grantees may apply for a renewal grant.

Ineligible Funding

The Foundation does not, as a rule, fund the following:

Individuals (including scholarships, food and equipment distribution to individuals)
Projects with a political agenda and advocacy work
Pure arts (e.g., music, dance, vocal, theatre, films, drawing, sculpture)
Formal education
Hospitals, medical treatment or equipment
Projects geared towards special needs communities.
Religious activity
Academic research
Universities and colleges
Construction and renovation costs
Municipalities and schools
Trauma, post trauma, rehabilitation and emergencies
Projects where the activity undertaken is clearly the responsibility of the government.

Eligibility Criteria

The Levi Lassen Foundation will consider funding applications from NGOs and projects that fulfil the following criteria:

NGOs that advance young Ethiopian-Israeli girls and women (ages 15-30), or specific projects that advance young Ethiopian-Israeli girls and women (ages 15-30)
The project must have synergy with the overall vision and mission of the NGO.
The project (not necessarily the NGO) must be of grassroots nature.
The project must have a down to earth impact and make a difference.
Organizations officially registered as non-profits in Israel (amutot, community interest companies, and charities) with valid authorization of non-profit status (rishum amuta), proper management certificate (nihul takin) (unless the organization exists for only a short time) and valid certification from tax and VAT authorities (Ishur nihul sfarim ve nikuy mas). Start-up NGOs do not need a nihul takin.
The age of the amuta is not relevant but preference will be given to those amutot that have already proven successful in their work.
Projects must be carried out in Israel, excluding occupied territories.
NGOs may apply for up to 15,000 Euro’s a year and may be given a grant for a period of one year. Grantees may apply for a renewal grant (subject to submitting an evaluation report which has to be approved by the foundation).
NGOs must be able to demonstrate a stable, effective, creative and well-run organization, a sound financial status, and Nihul Takin. Startup NGOs may also apply without Nihul Takin.