Contract for services to a USA nonprofit, faith-based, or community organization, agency, IHE, research institution, or hospital to build the capacity of rural health offices. Funding is intended to strengthen leadership, promote collaboration, offer education on emerging health issues and policy, and support the core func...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. State applicants must contact state commissions prior to applying, and applicants from South Dakota must contact the Funding Source. Grants are intended to engage...

Grants to USA public entities, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for national research addressing rural healthcare needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a month to complete. Funding is intended for research that is policy-relevant and of enduring interest and importance to rural provide...

Grants to USA nonprofit, faith-based, and tribal organizations, agencies, hospitals, and IHEs to improve the lives of older people and those with disabilities by preventing falls. Funding is intended to address falls using a a multi-faceted approach and a comprehensive strategy, including a combination of clinical and comm...

Grants to USA nonprofit, faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations, and agencies, hospitals, and IHEs for programs that help promote self-management of chronic diseases among older adults and those with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs that involve chronic disease self-management, behavioral heal...

Grants to USA nonprofit, faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations, agencies, hospitals, and IHEs for programs that help communities reduce falls and fall-related risks among older adults and those with disabilities. Funding is intended to implement, promote access to, and increase sustainability of, evidence-...

Grants to USA nonprofit, faith-based, community, and tribal organizations, and agencies, hospitals, and IHEs for community-based programs that promote self-management of chronic diseases among older adults and those with disabilities. Funding is intended to address behavioral health and chronic pain through the implementat...

Grants to USA rural states and territories, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes to improve safety and prevent crimes of violence and assault in rural areas. Funding is intended to support the expansion and creation of victim services in rural areas; assessment and implementation of effective respo...

Grants to USA public and private nonprofit organizations to develop or expand direct services and substance use treatment for families and individuals experiencing periods of homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to six weeks to complete.

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International young professional to recognize outstanding leadership in Jewish philanthropy. Nominations are invited on behalf of foundation professionals ages 40 and under. The cash award may be used for professional development or charitable contributions.

Awards to USA Jewish teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 for outstanding leadership in community service. Awards will recognize teens who have demonstrated initiative in the creation of new projects or the expansion of existing projects that embody the concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world).

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and eligible service providers to mitigate crimes against older women. Applicants are advised that required pre-application registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support programs and services to end abuse ...

Fellowships of $22,500 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates to engage in research related to Jewish history and Jewish studies at the funding source's resource center in New York City. This ten-month fellowship program provides doctoral candidates with the opportunity to utilize the collections of the Jewi...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, governments agencies, healthcare providers, institutions of higher education, and tribal governments, agencies, and organizations for programs assisting victims of violent crimes against women in tribal communities. Interested applicants should be advised that required...

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, professional associations, archives, historical societies, libraries, colleges, and universities to document the State's historical and cultural resources that are related to traditionally underrepresented groups. Applicants are advised that the prequalification ...

Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, IHEs, tribes, and faith-based organizations to provide and improve access to effective trauma treatment and services for children, youth, and their families who have witnessed or experienced traumatic events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, IHEs, tribes, and faith-based organizations to provide intervention and treatment services for children and youth who have experienced traumatic events. This program provides national expertise for specific types of traumatic events, population groups and service systems, and supports th...

Fellowships of up to $20,000 per academic year to USA, Canada, and International doctoral and postdoctoral scholars to conduct Holocaust-related research. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible research may include: economic, political, religious or sociocultural, and legal aspects; the immediate...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to support Jewish people and communities in need outside of the United States. Funding is specifically intended to support Jewish people in need and to promote support for Israel. Previous awards have supported a range of organizations and projects, including search an...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the State of Israel, its connection with the USA, and to foster an affinity between young Jewish students or professionals and the State of Israel. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an online application. The Foundation’s philanthropic p...

Grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, K-12 schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations to support and strengthen communities in the Funding Source's service area. Funding is intended to support locally operating organizations that directly benefit the service area of the f...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to support a broad range of health-related research. Funding is intended to support a specific project that will be performed by the named investigator(s) in an area representing the investigator's p...

Scholarships generally ranging from $750 to $1,500 to USA college students and post-college young adults to study at a university or attend a long-term program in Israel. Funding is intended for a limited number of young adults who plan to study at an eligible Israeli university or attend a qualifying long-term, post-colle...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that foster an inclusive, just, and vibrant Jewish community. Funding is intended to support projects on a national scale that inspire dedication to social justice, further understanding between Jews and people of other faiths and backgrounds, invest in the next generat...

Fellowships to USA and Canada outstanding young lay leaders to travel to Israel and develop their leadership skills. In Israel, Fellows will be given the opportunity to strengthen their skills and characteristics, gain the required experience, and expand the network needed for Jewish leadership in the 21st Century.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that provide culturally focused services to women victims of domestic and sexual violence. Funding is intended to support organizations that offer services for victims of stalking, sexual assault, dating violence, and domestic violence. The program also supports the devel...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the development and implementation of services to minority and underserved victims of domestic and gender-based violence. Funding is intended to support coordinated community responses that hold offenders accountable and serve victims. New and continuation applicant...

Award to recognize a USA, Canada, or International individual Jewish leader under the age of 50 who has made a significant, tangible, and positive global impact. Individuals may be nominated for achievements in any field, including the environment, genetics, medical education, public education, humanitarian relief, human r...

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $2,000 to USA child care teachers to recognize excellence in providing early childhood education and to fund projects that enhance classroom learning. Each award winner receives $500 for the teacher's discretionary use, and $500 to implement the child care project. Recipients will be honor...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 and in-kind support to USA and territories community reading programs to host events that promote books and community engagement. Funding is intended for events that use a book to encourage participants to engage with reading material and with fellow community members. Selected organiz...

In-kind donations of books to USA agencies and institutions to encourage reading among children and youth. The reading books are intended to enrich the lives of children in homeless shelters, preschool programs, charter schools, underfunded libraries, and other community organizations. Eligible applicants such as libraries...

Grants of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International young Jewish college graduates to attend a fellowship and learn about the Israeli government. The fellowship program combines internships in government ministries and related organizations with Hebrew-language studies, trips around the country, and educational seminars. Th...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the Funding Source reside. Request summaries are due prior to the submission of full proposals. Primary support areas include ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and university and college faculty for conducting and completing specific research projects related to the Holocaust. Funding is intended to assist applicants in publishing material on a range of topics including holocaust history and depictions of the Holocaust in...

Grants averaging $350 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches for community arts programs and services. Funding is intended to support youth arts education, arts services, community arts programs, and leadership training in order to enhance the capacity and strength of arts organizations over ...

Grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International human service or educational nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that expand or introduce the practice of mindful meditation in underserved populations and minorities. Eligible projects are short-term and result in clear identif...

Grants to USA colleges and universities for programs that promote interfaith cooperation on campus. Funding is intended to support innovative activities that eliminate obstacles, bridge differences, and foster interfaith leadership while addressing divisive political, religious, and cultural issues that impact the United S...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for the development, production, and post-production of Holocaust-related films. Films should have an educational value and a broad distribution potential. Proposed films will be judged on historical accuracy, creativity, feasibility, and vision. A...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable, scientific, educational, literary, and religious purposes. Funding is also intended for the prevention of child abuse and cruelty to animals. Preference will be given to organizations where at least one member of the Foundation either resides or vi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for charitable work and innovative projects and research. An online funding inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of science and deep questions facing humankind, character virtue ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote solutions to the climate crisis. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial and economic justice, corporate and political accountability; voice, creativity, and culture; and an inclusive clean economy. The Foundation’s four focus are...

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of urban affairs, Jewish life, biomedical research, and education. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry in order to receive an invitation to apply. The Foundation welcomes inquiries aligning with the following program areas: Urban Affair...

Grants to USA students, faculty, and campus professionals for campus-based initiatives and events that publicly support Israel. Special consideration will be given to projects that host multiple pro-Israel stakeholders on college and university campuses. Funded initiatives must generate media coverage on and beyond campus ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address a wide range of focus areas. Funding will be provided for proposals that address any of the following areas: education, animals and the environment, health and medicine, human services, the arts and humanities, civic and public affairs, medical re...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals seeking assistance and information about moving to Israel. The purpose of this program is to assist Jews from North, Central, and South America who are making Aliya to Israel. The Cyrus Foundation provides financial assistance to those who need assistance in shipp...

Grants to New York Jewish communal groups and organizations that are in process of receiving tax-exempt status from the IRS. The Funding Source seeks to take on the role of a Fiscal Sponsor for a wide range of groups or projects, such as start-ups, established groups, or time-limited projects. The goal of the Jewish Co...

Internships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to travel to Israel and gain experience (usually volunteering) in a field of the applicant's choice. Interns will spend 25 to 40 hours per week in their placement, with the rest of the time free for personal exploration. This program enables interns to live and obse...

Grants to USA and Israel organizations for programs and projects that promote social justice and human rights. Funding is intended to support social change projects that specifically focus on the areas of health and mental health, human rights, educational opportunity, Jewish life, and strengthening Israeli democracy. ...

Grants to USA organizations for programs supporting healthcare, organized religion, youth, underserved and underprivileged groups, and military members and their families. Funding is intended to support healthcare organizations conducting medical research, organizations tending to and filling the needs of disabled peop...

In-kind grants to New York City organizations and schools, ideally located in Central Brooklyn, Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx, to create community gardens. Successful applicants will receive gardening equipment, training and the appropriate workforce needed to install gardens and landscaping in underserved neighbo...