The Harold & Jean Grossman Teen Israel Experience Incentive Grant Fund was made possible through a generous endowment established by Harold (z"l) & Jean (z"l) Grossman to encourage Jewish teens to participate in Israel experience programming.

Eligibility & Requirements:  

Jewish teens can apply if:

• They live in the area served by the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix and the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix (Maricopa County)
• Are enrolled in the 10-12th Grade (including the summer following graduation)
• The program must be at least  16 days in Israel, run by a non-profit organization
• Have not already received the Grossman Teen Israel Experience for a prior trip
• This is NOT a needs-based scholarship program, this is an incentive grant.  

Program Content: 

In order to receive funding toward an Israel program, it must include all of the following:

• Countrywide excursions led by trained madrichim/teachers/guides
• Individual participation as part of a larger group
• Lectures, discussions regarding the history of Israel and contemporary issues facing the country

Required for application:  

• Complete the Application Form
• Sign parent and participant agreement 
• Israel Program Verification to be filled out by your program found here: jewishphoenix.org/grossmanprogverify    IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET THIS FORM TO YOUR PROGRAM REGISTRAR/BURSAR AND HAVE THEM COMPLETE IT
• One Reference Letter (to be uploaded to this form)
• Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis for any upcoming Israel trip

Funding Available:

The incentive grant  awards are made based on program duration.  This is not a needs-based grant.  

• Summer or winter break programs (16 - 21 day programs)  $750
• Summer experiences (minimum of 22 days) $1,000
• Semester programs $1,800
• School year program $2,500

Questions? 

Email: [email protected]

Call: 480-699-1717 x1874