Grants
are awarded to young people in the U.S. or Canada who contribute time and expertise in Israel or
elsewhere in service of the ideals to which Adina was committed. These include:
building a just and egalitarian societyenhancing understanding among peoples
advancing nonviolence and peace activities
promoting environmental concerns
advocating civil rights
working with individuals who are emotionally, physically,
educationally, or economically disadvantaged
educational Zionist youth movement activities
Grants
are awarded for work in any area of the applicant's choosing so long as it is congruent with the overall mission of the Amy Adina Fund.
The Fund contributes to individuals rather than to organizations, for which other funding sources exist. Its emphasis is on awarding grants to affirm the personal commitment that young people make in bettering the lives of others.
Potential awardees are required to provide a specific plan to educate peers or others in their home or school communities to the need for similar volunteer work.
Awardees must also agree to send a written report to the Fund upon completion
of their project. Grants are not awarded for study unless there is an
action component associated with the study program.
The Fund awards small grants to as many applicants as possible rather than giving larger amounts to a few individuals. The total dollars awarded in any year is based on the interest earned from the endowment base.
Funding decisions consider:
the applicant's personal statement
a
resume including previous work and/or volunteer experience and/or progressive Zionist youth activities
two
letters of recommendation
the plan to educate others about the experience on return to one's community
Financial need is relevant but not a decisive factor. Funding decisions are made
on a rolling basis throughout the year. There is no deadline although in
some years all monies have been allocated before August 31st, the
end of the fiscal year. Applications may be held over for consideration
in the new fiscal year starting September 1, if so requested.
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