Deadline: 24-Feb-2026
The Covenant Foundation Grants support innovative and impactful Jewish education initiatives across schools, community organizations, and institutional settings. Offering Signature Grants up to $225,000 over three years and Ignition Grants up to $35,000 for one year, the program funds both established programs and early-stage experimental ideas. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations engaged in Jewish education, with projects expected to be replicable and financially responsible.
Purpose and Objectives
The Covenant Foundation aims to advance Jewish education by funding programs that:
- Foster creativity and innovation in teaching
- Deliver meaningful educational impact
- Enable projects to be adapted or replicated in other contexts
- Support the sustainability and growth of educational initiatives
Grant Categories
1. Signature Grants
- Target well-established initiatives with potential for long-term impact
- Maximum funding: $225,000 (up from $150,000)
- Distributed over up to three years, with a maximum of $75,000 per year
- Supports ambitious projects requiring sustained implementation
2. Ignition Grants
- Designed for early-stage, experimental, or pilot projects
- Maximum funding: $35,000 for a one-year project
- Ideal for initiatives testing new ideas or strengthening existing practices
- Helps build organizational capacity before scaling
Who is Eligible?
- Day schools and congregational schools
- Central Jewish education agencies
- Jewish community centers and summer camps
- Museums or other organizations actively engaged in Jewish education
- Must be tax-exempt, non-profit organizations
Funding Uses
Grants can be used to:
- Develop and implement new educational programs
- Expand or adapt existing successful programs
- Pilot innovative educational approaches
- Disseminate best practices to other institutions
Why It Matters
The Covenant Foundation Grants provide the resources and flexibility educators need to innovate, improve, and scale Jewish educational programs. By supporting both early-stage and established initiatives, the program strengthens the quality and accessibility of Jewish education, fostering learning communities across the United States.
How to Apply / What to Do
- Determine whether your project fits Signature or Ignition grant criteria
- Prepare a project description demonstrating innovation, impact, and replicability
- Ensure the organization is a tax-exempt, non-profit entity
- Submit application through the Covenant Foundation’s online portal during the open call
Tips for a Successful Application
- Clearly show educational need and potential impact
- Demonstrate financial responsibility and a realistic budget plan
- Highlight innovation, scalability, and sustainability
- Provide evidence of organizational capacity to implement the project
Conclusion
The Covenant Foundation empowers Jewish educators and institutions to create programs that are innovative, impactful, and replicable. With Signature and Ignition Grants, the foundation fosters educational excellence, creativity, and long-term growth in Jewish education across communities.
For more information, visit The Covenant Foundation.