Deadline: 31-Dec-2024
The Levi Lassen Foundation is accepting submissions for the Grants Program which focuses on supporting NGOs that advance Ethiopian-Israeli women and men (ages 15-30), or specific projects that advance Ethiopian women and men (ages 15-30).
Levi Lassen also supports NGOs in Israel with a Dutch affiliation, with an emphasis on organizations that assist and care for elderly immigrants from Holland.
Funding Information
- Levi Lassen Foundation grants are up to 15,000 Euros a year and are given for a period of one year.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Levi Lassen Foundation will consider funding applications from NGOs and projects that fulfill the following criteria:
- NGOs that advance young Ethiopian-Israeli women and men (ages 15-30), or specific projects that advance Ethiopian-Israeli women and men (ages 15-30)
- Dutch-Affliliated organizations in Israel. Especially those that provide support for elderly immigrants from Holland, such as nursing homes.
- 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.
- 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). You can apply for no more than 50% of the total costs of the specific project.
- 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.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The Foundation does not 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
For more information, visit Levi Lassen Foundation.
