The Levi Lassen Foundation focuses on supporting a shared society in Israel.

They believe in an Israel where everyone participates in a shared and just society, predicated on the best values of equality, tolerance and social justice in a liberal democracy.

Levi Lassen's work in Israel began over 40 years ago. Levi Lassen is committed to helping Israel develop, grow and prosper through supporting programs committed to promoting a shared society.

Funding Information

NGOs may apply for up to 20,000 Euro's a year and may be given a grant for a period of one year. 

Grant award category

Shared Israeli Society: The applicant must be committed to advancing the values of a shared society in Israel, including social unity, democracy based on mutual responsibility, civic equality, and a shared vision for the future.

Who can apply?

The Levi Lassen Foundation will consider funding applications from NGO’s and projects that fulfill the following criteria:

• NGOs focused on and committed to a shared Israeli society, that run specific programs where people from different "tribes", backgrounds and/or beliefs work together to advance joint living, inclusion, discourse, cooperation, mutual  understanding and tolerance and/or combat polarization, racism, discrimination, hatred, prejudice and division.
• The project must have at least two sectors ("tribes") doing something together.
• The project must have synergy with the overall vision and mission of the NGO.
• The project (not necessarily the NGO) must be of grassroots nature.
• The project must have a down to earth impact and make a difference.
• The primary target population must be 18 and above.
• Projects that have an economic/business/employment related objective will not be considered.
• NGOs must be able to demonstrate a stable, effective, creative and well-run organization, a sound financial status, and Nihul Takin. Startup NGOs may also apply without Nihul Takin.

For more information, visit Levi Lassen Foundation.