AJC Project Interchange awards a limited number of grants of up to $2,000 biannually to support impactful Israel-related projects and programs led by Project Interchange alumni.

The venture fund aims to:

• Encourage alumni to develop initiatives inspired by their PI experience.
• Empower alumni to extend the impact of their Israel experience.
• Enable alumni to deepen relationships with Israel and its people.
• Strengthen alumni connections with their local Jewish community.
• Provide alumni with the resources and connections to realize ambitious initiatives.

Projects and Process:

• The project or program must be initiated by a PI alumnus.
• Proposals should connect to Israeli or Jewish history, society, culture, or politics, or relate to the fight against antisemitism.
• The Alumni Venture Fund does not provide general operating funds to create or support existing nonprofit organizations.
• Proposals may include, but are not limited to, academic projects, public programs, or artistic endeavors.
• Proposals are evaluated by PI professional staff.
• Grantees receive 50% of the funds at the beginning of the project and 50% upon completion, normally within one year.
• PI also provides grantees connections in Israel to support their grants.
• Grantees agree to be featured by AJC and PI in marketing and communication materials, including on social media and/or in public programs.

The next application deadline is November 15, 2024.