Grants

PHLF Now Accepting HRP Grant Applications

Micro-Grants Available for Alternative Breaks: Applications due September 26, 2016

Repair the World is pleased to continue offering micro-grants to new and long-standing Alternative Break experiences for North American young adults. All Alternative Break programs must have direct, hands-on service as the core activity, with contextual and Jewish learning and reflection thematically incorporated into the service experience.

• All applications must be received by Sept. 26, 2016. 
• Applicants will be notified of decisions the week of Oct. 17, 2016.
• Programs should take place between Dec. 1, 2016 and Aug. 31, 2017
• Programs taking place between September 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016 may be considered for funding under special circumstances
• Micro-grant award amounts will range from $1,000-$5,000 and will vary depending on the number of program participants, program location, emphasis on post-program engagement and other factors.

• Minimum of 8 participants.
• Teens, college or post-college young adults.
• The majority of program participants should self-identify as Jewish.
• All program participants should understand that the program is rooted in Jewish values and context.

Program Structure

• Must have an immersive component.  
• Blend of direct service and contextual learning about the issue the participants are addressing in their service work.
• Staffed by a Jewish service learning educator OR interaction with guest educators if the program is participant-led.     
• Operated under the auspices of or supported by a 501(c)3.

• At least 3 hours of direct hands-on service per participant per active day of the program (excluding travel days).
• Must be done in partnership with a local not for profit organization (Jewish or secular).
• Service must address genuine community need(s).

• Average of 2 hours of learning per participant per active day of the program (excluding travel days).
• Learning should consist of a mix of Jewish, educational, contextual, and issue-based topics woven into the program through interactive activities, discussion and reflection.
• Must include orientation from the non-profit partner.
• Encouraged to utilize local issue experts and speakers.

• Highly encouraged to host a live or virtual pre-program orientation with all participants.
• Highly encouraged to host a live or virtual post-program debrief session with all participants.
• Commitment by at least 75% of program participants to engage in at least one of Repair the World’s three annual campaigns in 2017.

More info and GRANT APPLICATIONS available here

FOR MORE INFO
If you are unable to make the information session, Itha or Kathy would be happy to answer any questions via email or phone, or attend your organization's meeting to talk more about the grant.  

Itha Cao
SCA Green Cities Fellow at PWSA
Icao@pgh2o.com
412-255-8800 ext. 8562

Kathy Camp
PWSA
kcamp@pgh2o.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
http://www.pgh2o.com/going-green
http://www.3riverswetweather.org/