Submitting an Application for Support from the Shashua Family Foundation
Submitting an Application for Support from the Shashua Family Foundation
Core Areas of the Foundation
o Populations of children, youth and young people at risk.
o Support for the advancement of technological and scientific education with an emphasis on the social and geographic periphery in Israel
We will be happy to receive application to support various initiatives in these areas, which are in line with the Foundation’s vision and goals, and are in line with the values of promoting social solidarity, entrepreneurship and innovation, justice, equality, diversity and inclusion (hereinafter: Core Areas). In addition to the Core Areas, the Foundation supports development of the field of philanthropy in Israel, and initiatives to strengthen solidarity and reduce gaps in Israeli society in other areas.
For more information about the Foundation’s strategy and examples of supported projects, you are invited to view the website.
Who We Support
o Non-profits and social enterprises, which are registered and operate in Israel and promote activities in the Foundation’s Core Areas.
o Organizations with approval according to Article 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance and Proper Management Confirmation, or ventures submitting through an organization with these confirmations.
o Organizations that have received support from the Foundation in the past may submit an application.
An organization may submit one application per calendar year, and for support for one activity year only.
The considerations of the Foundation in deciding whether to support the organizations and the programs they present, will include, inter alia, the following: responding to significant needs and challenges in the field, clear goals and objectives, financial stability and diverse funding sources, proven organizational need, proven achievements with positive outputs and results, measurement and evaluation of the organization and its plans, excellence in leadership, diversity and inclusion in the organization and its operations, relevant collaborations, infrastructure for expansion, etc.
Manner of Support
You can apply for support grants from the Foundation in one of two ways (the application form is adapted to both options)
o Support of a Program or Project
• The Foundation’s support is mainly intended for financing operating expenses and for financing management and general rates of about 10%.
• The amount of the Foundation’s support shall not exceed 50% of the budget for the year of project activity, for which support is requested.
o General Support of an Organization
• For assistance in the development of organizational capabilities and infrastructures, to strengthen the core of the organization and assist in its development, for example: support for establishment needs, research and development, capacity building, assistance in funding equipment, resource development, infrastructures, and the like.
Examples of the Foundation’s past supports can be found on the website.
Scope of the Support
The scope of the Foundation’s support ranges from ILS 50,000 to ILS 500,000.
The Process of Submitting an Application
o Submitting a request for support is done through the online form on the website.
o The Foundation discusses applications twice a year.
o The current submission date opens on: 25 February, 24 and ends on March 10, 24 at 11:59 pm.
o Another submission date in the second half of 2024 will be announced on the website and on social networks, you are welcome to follow.
o Applications must be submitted in Hebrew. If there is a language barrier, please contact us by email and we will try to accommodate.
o You can exit the form at any stage, and fill it out again at a later date, until the application is sent, and no later than the last submission date, as mentioned above.
o Once the application form to the Foundation, you will receive email confirmation.
o The inspection and evaluation phase of applications – the Foundation’s team will perform a thorough examination of the organization and the project: the foundation will contact the organization if additional materials are required. Also, it is possible that a meeting/tour with the presenting organizations will be scheduled, at the Foundation’s discretion.
o The decision making stage – answers will be given by the end of June.
Accompaniment, Control and Reporting
o Organizations whose request is approved, will be required to sign an agreement as determined by the Foundation. As part of the agreement, the organizations will be asked to submit a report once a quarter and at the end of the project period. Information we would like to know for example: how you used the support funds, whether the goals and objectives were achieved, what you learned, etc. These reports help us learn about the actions of the recipients of grants and measure impact.
o Guidelines will be sent to organizations whose request is approved.
Additional Notes
o Maximum file size: 3MB for PDF files and 2MB for other files.
o In the event of technical difficulties in filling out the form, you can contact us at the email address: info@shashua-foundation.org.il