Mack Ness Fund

Mack Ness Fund The Mack Ness Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ is helping to revitalize Israel’s Negev region.

The Fund supports economic development in the region, with special focus on population and economic growth.

Coming soon -- our call for proposals!Important information on funding priorities for projects in 2027-28 will be shared...
08/24/2026

Coming soon -- our call for proposals!
Important information on funding priorities for projects in 2027-28 will be shared at an Orientation in early October. Get updates by registering your email and organization on our website: https://www.macknessfundjcf.org/

Council Members reconnected at the Annual Meeting on July 15, 2026 to review the grants of the prior year and discuss st...
07/20/2026

Council Members reconnected at the Annual Meeting on July 15, 2026 to review the grants of the prior year and discuss strategic priorities for 2026-27. We look forward to a fruitful year of partnership with 14 grantee organizations!

The Mack Ness Fund is sponsoring four Negev-related tourism initiatives in 2026-27. In a new development, הרשות לפיתוח ה...
07/17/2026

The Mack Ness Fund is sponsoring four Negev-related tourism initiatives in 2026-27. In a new development, הרשות לפיתוח הנגב - the Negev Development Authority will be publishing a joint RFP (Request for Proposals) with the Ness Fund, ensuring that our grantees receive matching funds to elevate their projects to new heights!

06/23/2026

Proud to provide a grant in 2026-2027 to build out this program! Teachers identify needs in their classrooms, learn to use AI to vibe code solutions, and test those solutions with students in Negev schools. An educational win-win for both teachers and students!

Recently, Mack Ness Fund leadership spent a few hours touring around Ramat HaNegev מועצה אזורית רמת הנגב, Israel's large...
06/10/2026

Recently, Mack Ness Fund leadership spent a few hours touring around Ramat HaNegev מועצה אזורית רמת הנגב, Israel's largest governmental region by area, situated on the Egyptian border. The regional council is a recipient of a 2026-27 grant to host a new, three-day festival on Chol Hamoed Sukkot! Already booking it on your calendar? Stay a bit longer to enjoy EZ Riders at Desert Rider דזרט ריידר, mouth-popping cherry tomatoes at Ronen farm kadesh Barnea, and the elegant wines of יקב רמת נגב Ramat Negev winery.

The פסטיבל מדרום לאמנות רב תחומית באופקים (Medarom Festival) for multidisciplinary arts is happening this week! Check ou...
05/26/2026

The פסטיבל מדרום לאמנות רב תחומית באופקים (Medarom Festival) for multidisciplinary arts is happening this week! Check out the website for a complete schedule. (Link in comments below.)
And more exciting news for 2026-27! The Mack Ness Fund will be providing a grant to expand the Medarom experience and create a year-round engine for participatory arts in the Negev.

A recent article in the Israeli press highlighted a project that the Mack Ness Fund has helped jumpstart. Creation Space...
05/20/2026

A recent article in the Israeli press highlighted a project that the Mack Ness Fund has helped jumpstart. Creation Space hub's goal is to develop Mitzpe Ramon into a "Space City," a center for companies that will innovate and test products that are useful for space and extreme climates. Read more at https://www.ynet.co.il/yedioth/article/yokra14769304

TOURING SDEROT & THE WESTERN NEGEV? With a grant from the Mack Ness Fund for 2026-27, The Sderot Foundation will launch...
05/12/2026

TOURING SDEROT & THE WESTERN NEGEV? With a grant from the Mack Ness Fund for 2026-27, The Sderot Foundation will launch a structured regional tourism network, featuring products and experiences crafted by local businesses and guides. And if you are visiting before July 31st, check out their "Taste of Sderot" deal -- 99 NIS for a walking tour with 7 tasting items! Find out more at https://visit-sderot.co.il/taste-sderot

Following two intensive weeks of Zoom meetings with organizations in Israel, the Ness Council met to vote on grant alloc...
03/24/2026

Following two intensive weeks of Zoom meetings with organizations in Israel, the Ness Council met to vote on grant allocations for 2026-27. Although we wish that our site visits could have been in-person (as they generally are!), we are grateful to our partners for meeting with us remotely and are excited for their work to bring growth and vitality to the Negev. Look out for future posts spotlighting our sponsored projects!

Throwback to a prior Mack Ness Fund mission to Israel. We are gearing up for our Council trip in March to meet with orga...
02/18/2026

Throwback to a prior Mack Ness Fund mission to Israel. We are gearing up for our Council trip in March to meet with organizations that are advancing economic and demographic growth in the Negev. For more information about the fund, go to https://jcfgmw.org/israel-grant-opportunities/
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