THE ISRAEL EXPERIENCE GRANT A Gift From the Jewish Federation of Omaha to Participate in a Peer Program in Israel The Israel Experience Incentive Grant is a one-time grant from the Jewish Federation of Omaha for students in grades 9-12 or young adults ages 18 to 26 for an approved Israel experience. The grant may also be used for domestic airfare for participants in any Birthright Israel trip. Program coordination is through the Center for Jewish Life. Eligibility requirements for the grant are listed below. 1) 2) 3) 4) The applicant must be a resident of the Omaha metropolitan area. The applicant, or the applicant’s family, is a donor in good standing to the Annual Campaign of the Jewish Federation of Omaha. The applicant agrees to provide - within one month of return from the program - an article and pictures of the experience for publication in the Jewish Press. The applicant will participate in any required preparatory program. To apply for the Israel Experience Grant, complete this application in full. Kindly complete as a Word document and submit either a hard copy or via email. For any questions, please call (402) 334-6445 or email mgrossman@jewishomaha.org. All signatures required on the last page MUST be completed or application will not be processed. The completed application must be returned by March 1, 2013 Please return completed application to: The Center for Jewish Life 333 South 132 Street Omaha, NE 68154-2198 Payment of the grant is normally made directly to the program. If you have already paid program costs in full, please provide a statement copy showing payment in full and you will be reimbursed directly. (402) 334-6445 / mgrossman@jewishomaha.org Israel Experience Grant Application – 2012-2013 Kindly complete as a Word document and submit either hard copy or via email. Direct any questions to (402) 334-6445 or mgrossman@jewishomaha.org. Participant Last Name Preferred First Name Participant Email Address Participant First Name M.I. Gender DOB M Age Current Grade Level in School (if not attending school, please type N/A) Custodial Parent(s) Last Name Custodial Parent(s) First Name Mailing Address City State Home Phone Zip Daytime Phone Parent Email Address Synagogue to Which Family Belongs PROGRAM INFORMATION Name of Program Sponsoring Organization Program Mailing Address for Payments Program Phone # Program Website Length of Program Session Dates Cost of Program Tuition $ I hereby submit this application for a Jewish Federation of Omaha Israel Experience Grant and agree to the requirements outlined on the cover page. X _____________________________________________ Signature of participant ________________ Date I hereby submit this application for my child for Jewish Federation of Omaha Israel Experience Grant and agree to the requirements outlined on the cover page. X _____________________________________________ ________________ Signature of parent or guardian (required for applicants under age 18) Date The completed application, with all signatures, must be submitted to the Center for Jewish Life, 333 S. 132 Street, Omaha NE 68154-2198 -----------------------------------------------------------------------The following to be completed by the Center for Jewish Life Annual Campaign Status Donor? ________ Initials________ Date________ Notification to family Initials________ Date________ 1