War in UkraineDue to the war in Ukraine, the following additional rules apply:
Humanitarian emergency projectsApplications for humanitarian emergency projects for Ukraine will continue to be accepted during the first semester of 2025.
For Russian organizations: Russian organizations can apply for regular grants, but please be aware that international sanctions against Russia may impact the transfer of funds by JHF. There is a possibility that you may not be able to receive our grant.
For Belarusian organizations: Belarusian organizations can apply for regular grants, but please be aware that transferring funds to Belarus may present challenges. There is a possibility that you may not be able to receive our grant. |
Check your eligibility
To apply for a JHF grant, your organization must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a registered organization. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
- Your organization must not be established or registered in the Netherlands.
- Your organization must not be connected to the Dutch-Jewish community in Israel.
- Your organization must not have activities in the Netherlands.
- Organizations primarily focused on granting funds are not eligible.
- Local initiatives in countries other than Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are generally not funded without a CEE focus.
What we do not fund:
- Capital infrastructure projects.
- For-profit projects.
- Cleaning or restoration of graveyards.
- Material support for Holocaust survivors.
Grant criteria
- The project's geographic focus should be in Central and Eastern Europe.
- The project should align with our objectives.
- Applications must be submitted through our Portal before July 1st. This deadline will be strictly followed.
- The project start date should be on or after January 1st of the following year.
- The maximum grant request is 15,000 euros.
- The grant period cannot exceed one year.
- Organizations can submit only one application per year. Multiple applications from the same organization will not be considered.
- At least 50% of the total project budget must be covered by co-funding, the organization's contribution, or both. Small organizations with less than 10,000 euros in annual expenses are exempt from this rule, but then at least 20% of the project budget must be covered by co-funding or the organization's own contribution, or both.
- Co-funding from other sources is highly recommended. Projects with co-funding are preferred, and the lack of co-funding might result in rejection.
- The cost estimates of the project should be credible and realistic.
- The organization itself must be the beneficiary of the bank account.
- Umbrella organizations can apply for a grant only if they implement the proposed project.
Applicant preferences
- Local organizations in Central and Eastern Europe are strongly preferred.
- Private institutions or organizations have priority over public or semi-public institutions or organizations.
Grant preferences
- Projects targeting young people.
- Projects focused on leadership training.
