Grantmaking Calendar
The Hadassah Foundation is accepting proposals for Spark grants until September 8. Download RFP. To be notified when RFPs are published, sign up for our email list.
Grant Categories
Spark Grants
Awarded to innovative organizations in early stages of development that are addressing a gap in the field of gender equity, these grants are for $20,000 paid over an 18-month period.
In 2026, the Hadassah Foundation will award grants of $20,000 each to three organizations. Both Israeli and U.S.-based organizations will be invited to apply. Grants will be paid out in two installments of $10,000 each. Organizations must meet both of these criteria:
• Have an organization budget of $500,000 or less (in U.S. dollars), AND
• Been in existence for 10 or fewer years.
Grantmaking schedule:
- Accepting applications until September 8.
- Late November: Interviews with finalists
- December 15: All applicants notified of funding decisions
See all current and past Spark grant recipients.
Core Grants: United States
For leading organizations and programs that promote gender equity in the U.S. Jewish community, these $120,000 grants are awarded over three years.
We are no longer accepting applications for 2026 Core U.S. grants. In 2026, the Hadassah Foundation will award grants of $120,000 each to three U.S.-based organizations. Grants will be paid out over three years ($40,000 each year). Organizations must have annual budgets between $250,000 (U.S. dollars) and $5 million.
- Applications deadline was July 7.
- Week of September 14: Interviews with finalists
- October 15: All applicants will be notified of funding decisions
See all current Core grant recipients.
See all U.S. grant recipients.
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Core Grants: Israel
For leading organizations and programs that promote gender equity in Israel, these $120,000 grants are awarded over three years.
In 2026, applications were by invitation only, and grantees were notified in mid-June. Grants will be announced publicly in September. The Hadassah Foundation will award grants of $120,000 each to four Israeli organizations. Grants are paid out over three years ($40,000 each year).
See all current Core grant recipients.
See all Israeli grant recipients.
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Grantmaking
Our Approach
We support organizations that work through a gender lens and that are creating social change. Learn what that means and about our grantmaking practices. Read more
For Grantseekers
The Hadassah Foundation awards grants in four categories to Israeli and U.S. organizations. Learn about our grants and how to apply. Read more