Welcome to Natan

How to Apply

Natan respects the time and resources of its applicants, and therefore has designed a two-step application process. Requests for Letters of Inquiry generally go out in the Spring. Natan then reviews the LOIs and invites Full Proposals from a select group of applicants. Please scroll down to see which Letters of Inquiry are already available.

Natan welcomes LOIs from nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets of $1.5 million or less. Organizations may apply for one-year grants of between US$25,000 and US$75,000. Grantees have the opportunity to apply for renewals beyond the initial year of funding, but multi-year grant applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions about our guidelines or grant areas, please contact info@natan.org.

Natan's Grant Process

Before you begin the application process, please review Natan's Request for Proposals (RFP) carefully to ensure that you are applying for the most appropriate grant area. You may download an RFP under the corresponding grant area below. Natan discourages organizations from applying for a grant in more than one area, since it is highly unlikely that Natan will choose to support an organization with two separate grants in a single year.

Please note that Natan grants can support either general operating or project expenses; please apply for whatever would be most useful to your organization.

All grant applications must be submitted online at Natan's grant application site: https://www.grantinterface.com/natanfund/Common/LogOn.aspx

If the area you are interested in applying for is closed, please email info@natan.org to ask to be placed on the list to receive an RFP next year.

Request for Proposals:

Advancing Inclusiveness in the North American Jewish Community 2010

Advancing Inclusiveness grants support organizations that are revitalizing the mainstream Jewish community by making it a more welcoming place for groups that have been traditionally marginalized, including women, intermarried families, gays and lesbians, and racial/ethnic minorities, in order to avoid alienation and dis-affiliation among these (and perhaps other) populations.
This grant process will reopen in spring 2010.

Economic Development in Israel 2009-2010

Economic Development in Israel grants support innovative ideas that give underserved populations the tools and guidance to lift themselves out of economic hardship. Natan prioritizes programs working in the Negev, although programs operating in other locations will be considered. Ideal programs will strengthen the economy in a particular area, attract new residents to the region and/or economically empower existing residents, incorporate principles of environmental sustainability (though not required); and, have the potential to demonstrate measurable results.
This grant process will reopen in spring 2010.

Economic Empowerment of Jews in North America 2010

Natan’s Economic Empowerment of Jews in North America grants support innovative approaches to equipping socioeconomically disadvantaged Jewish populations with the tools and guidance to improve their economic situation and become financially self-sufficient.
This grant process will reopen in spring 2010.

Emergent Jewish Communities in North America and Israel 2010

Emergent Jewish Communities in North America grants support the burgeoning grassroots, independent "sacred communities" serving Jews who are seeking new forms of Jewish religious and communal life. Examples of such communities include: rabbi-led organizations, independent minyanim, kehillot, chavurot, etc.
This grant process will reopen in spring 2010.

Jewish Peoplehood 2010

Natan's Jewish Peoplehood grants support innovative organizations that build connections between young Jews, either in person or virtually, across national, ethnic, denominational, and ideological borders; that foster a sense of mutual responsibility between Jews and foster an appreciation of the diversity of Jewish civilization; that emphasize the Jewish People's collective responsibility to heal the world and empower Jews to act on this responsibility through explicit links to Jewish values and/or texts; and/or that raise awareness of and strengthen understanding about Israel and the special role that Israel plays in contemporary Jews' identity.
This grant process will reopen in spring 2010.


	How to Apply Natan respects the time and resources of its applicants, and therefore has designed a two-step application process. Requests for Letters of Inquiry generally go out in the Spring. Natan then reviews the LOIs and invites Full Proposals from a select group of applicants. Please scroll down to see which Letters of Inquiry are already available. Natan welcomes LOIs from nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets of $1.5 million or less. Organizations may apply for one-year grants of between US$25,000 and US$75,000. Grantees have the opportunity to apply for renewals beyond the initial year of funding, but multi-year grant applications will not be considered. If you have any questions about our guidelines or grant areas, please contact info@natan.org. Natan's Grant Process Before you begin the application process, please review Natan's Request for Proposals (RFP) carefully to ensure that you are applying for the most appropriate grant area. You may download an RFP under the corresponding grant area below. Natan discourages organizations from applying for a grant in more than one area, since it is highly unlikely that Natan will choose to support an organization with two separate grants in a single year. Please note that Natan grants can support either general operating or project expenses; please apply for whatever would be most useful to your organization. All grant applications must be submitted online at Natan's grant application site: https://www.grantinterface.com/natanfund/Common/LogOn.aspx If the area you are interested in applying for is closed, please email info@natan.org to ask to be placed on the list to receive an RFP next year. Request for Proposals: Advancing Inclusiveness in the North American Jewish Community 2010 Advancing Inclusiveness grants support organizations that are revitalizing the mainstream Jewish community by making it a more welcoming place for groups that have been traditionally marginalized, including women, intermarried families, gays and lesbians, and racial/ethnic minorities, in order to avoid alienation and dis-affiliation among these (and perhaps other) populations. This grant process will reopen in spring 2010. Economic Development in Israel 2009-2010 Economic Development in Israel grants support innovative ideas that give underserved populations the tools and guidance to lift themselves out of economic hardship. Natan prioritizes programs working in the Negev, although programs operating in other locations will be considered. Ideal programs will strengthen the economy in a particular area, attract new residents to the region and/or economically empower existing residents, incorporate principles of environmental sustainability (though not required); and, have the potential to demonstrate measurable results. This grant process will reopen in spring 2010. Economic Empowerment of Jews in North America 2010 Natan’s Economic Empowerment of Jews in North America grants support innovative approaches to equipping socioeconomically disadvantaged Jewish populations with the tools and guidance to improve their economic situation and become financially self-sufficient. This grant process will reopen in spring 2010. Emergent Jewish Communities in North America and Israel 2010 Emergent Jewish Communities in North America grants support the burgeoning grassroots, independent "sacred communities" serving Jews who are seeking new forms of Jewish religious and communal life. Examples of such communities include: rabbi-led organizations, independent minyanim, kehillot, chavurot, etc. This grant process will reopen in spring 2010. Jewish Peoplehood 2010 Natan's Jewish Peoplehood grants support innovative organizations that build connections between young Jews, either in person or virtually, across national, ethnic, denominational, and ideological borders; that foster a sense of mutual responsibility between Jews and foster an appreciation of the diversity of Jewish civilization; that emphasize the Jewish People's collective responsibility to heal the world and empower Jews to act on this responsibility through explicit links to Jewish values and/or texts; and/or that raise awareness of and strengthen understanding about Israel and the special role that Israel plays in contemporary Jews' identity. This grant process will reopen in spring 2010.