Introduction

• Non-denominational initiative supporting synagogues in North America for programs innovatively enriching and deepening the Jewish identity of adults and children.
• Programs must integrate music throughout programming for different age groups and across all aspects of congregational life, e.g. Torah, avodah, gemilut hasadim , etc.
• Programs must strengthen the congregation's capacity to sustain musical programming by developing its own internal resources.

Grants:

• Grants of up to $25,000 to selected synagogues
• Potential for additional funding of up to $25,000 per year for up to two additional years.
• Congregations may only apply for one Legacy Heritage Synagogue Innovation Project (Congregational Education, Israel Engagement, or Music) track each year.

Selection Process:

During the application process, proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria, among others:

• Extent to which the proposal impacts and connects different age groups within the congregation and affects different aspects of Jewish life 
  • For example, priority will be given to proposals which integrate music consistently and in a systemic way throughout congregational prayer, study and social action, rather than isolated, "stand-alone" programming.
• Degree to which the proposed project is sustainable and will utilize funds to develop capacity within the congregation.
• Extent to which "best practices" are exemplified in the proposed initiative and the possibility of being replicated by other congregations.

Deadlines:

Applications for the Legacy Heritage Innovation Project are not being accepted at this time.