Renaissance Microgrant Program
Receive up to $5000 for your dream project
The Renaissance Microgrant Program for Jewish Education in Europe
Are you looking to bring new energy and creativity into your Jewish educational programming? Do you have a new idea for your organization? A great program for the students?
The Renaissance Microgrant Program offers Jewish educational organizations across Europe the opportunity to receive up to $5,000 in funding for innovative, meaningful projects that take Jewish learning and experience to the next level.
This initiative is part of the Renaissance Hub—a partnership of philanthropic foundations and organizations committed to strengthening Jewish education in Europe.
What's the goal?
The Renaissance Microgrant Program provides seed funding for innovative educational initiatives that strengthen Jewish learning and empower educators across Europe.
The program supports schools, youth movements, community organizations, and other Jewish educational frameworks in developing meaningful, experiential approaches that enhance educational quality, foster Jewish identity, and equip educators with new skills, tools, and methodologies.
By investing in educators and educational innovation, the program aims to create lasting impact and contribute to a stronger and more vibrant Jewish educational ecosystem across Europe.
Grant Details:
Grant Amount:
Each project may receive up to $5,000 in funding.
Application Opens:
5.7, 2026
Application Deadline:
4.9, 2026
Eligibility:
Open to Jewish Jewish Educational Organizations operating within Europe.
Project Completion Deadline:
All funded initiatives must start implementation by November, 2026.
Application Requirements
- The applicant must be affiliated with a Jewish educational organization that has been operating for at least three years. Exceptional cases may be considered upon request.
- Only one application may be submitted per organization.
- The grant will not cover 100% of project costs.
- Applications must be approved by the director of the organization.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications must align with one or more of the following focus areas:
- Jewish Education
Including: Hebrew Language, Jewish Studies, Israel Education, Jewish Identity. The proposed initiative must contribute to enhancing educational programs and/or educators’ skills in at least one of these fields and/or strengthening Jewish identity among students and educators. - New initiative
The application should propose a new initiative, project,methodology, pedagogy, educational tool, or professional development that strengthens Jewish identity and/or supports educators’ growth.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance: Alignment of the proposed initiative with the program’s core focus on experiential Jewish education.
- Impact: The potential of the project to meaningfully enhance the educational experience or organizational effectiveness for students and/or teachers.
- Feasibility: The clarity and practicality of the implementation plan, including a realistic timeline and budget.
- Sustainability: The likelihood that the initiative will deliver lasting value beyond the grant period.
- Clarity and Focus: A well-defined project with a clear rationale for how the grant funds will be used to achieve specific goals.
- Scalability: The potential for the initiative to be expanded or replicated in other schools or settings following a successful pilot and evaluation.
- Availability of Additional Funding: Consideration will be given to the presence of other potential funding sources.
Application Process
- Educators are invited to submit a brief application outlining their proposed project, anticipated impact, and a clear budget breakdown.
- All applications must be endorsed by the director of the applying organization.
- A dedicated selection committee will review applications.
Attached is a sample template for your reference when submitting your application. please note this is only a suggested format, not a requirement, and is simply meant to help guide your submission (if you’d like, you’re welcome to use the template itself for your submission).
Reporting Requirement:
Grantees will be asked to provide:
- A short narrative report on project implementation and outcomes.
- A financial summary of how grant funds were used.
- Key lessons learned and recommendations for future initiatives
Photos, flyers, or other visual materials from the project
This reporting process is intended to help strengthen the collective knowledge base and support the growth of effective educational practices across Europe.
For questions about the program, application etc. please contact:
[email protected]
