Celebrating 15 years of itrek
Impact Grants
for the bold.
How will you turn $4,000 into big impact in your community?
itrek Alumni — we’re funding 15 of you to expand the conversation about Israel in the spaces you already lead.
We are looking for bold, strategic ideas that expand who is in the conversation and how Israel and the region are understood. This is your opportunity to leverage your role, networks, and leadership to create meaningful engagement that would not happen otherwise.
We are interested in projects that:
- Engage high-impact audiences who are not consistently participating in Israel-focused programming
- Reach those in positions to lead and inform conversations
- Create the foundation for ongoing relationships or partnerships
- Expand how Israel and the current conflict are understood beyond headlines
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About the program
15 years. 15 grants. One bold year ahead.
This year marks itrek’s 15th anniversary of bringing rising leaders to Israel. To celebrate, we are granting 15 Alumni up to $4,000 each to bring conversations about Israel — in all its complexity and beauty — into the spaces you already lead.
Israeli connections
Network amplification
A grant of up to $4,000
Direct funding for your project — reimbursed via ACH or PayPal as you spend.
Strategic guidance
What selected alumni receive
More than money.
A platform.
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Idea 04
Cultural Exchanges
Partner with a local arts institution to showcase Israeli film, music, food, or design.
Idea 05
Pilot Collaborations
Facilitate a pilot partnership between your organization and an Israeli company.
Idea 06
Build Your Own
Have a different idea entirely? Propose your own project. We are looking for the bold ones.
Idea 01
Innovation Briefings
Idea 02
Curated Conversations
Idea 03
Sector Bridges
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Project opportunities
Five paths in. Endless directions.
Participant | Georgetown Law 2023
Sparked conversation about Israel's history and future with young professionals in Ghana.
Participant | Harvard Policy 2017
Created peace-building between Indonesians and Israelis through social media and partnerships.
Participant | Mannheim Business 2023
Introduced Israeli innovation and entrepreneurship to university students in Germany.
Participant | Georgetown MBA 2019
Introduced MBA students to Israel's history through culinary dishes and stories.
Participant | HKS Policy 2023
Used social media to introduce Argentine youth to Israel's and its story
Leader | Penn Business 2023
Introduced Wharton MBA students to the entrepreneurial excellence of Israel.
Leader | Baruch Business 2018
Introduced nuanced perspectives on Israel to a major tech company.
Leader | Columbia Policy 2022
Amplified testimony of Lishay Lavi Moran, October 7th survivor and wife of Omri Miran, held captive by Hamas.
Leader | HKS Policy 2024
Organized nuanced dialogue about Israel's future on Harvard's campus.
Leader | King's College Law 2023
Brought Israeli speakers to inform young professionals in the U.K. about the Israel-Hamas War.
Participant | Stanford Law 2019
Inspired Brazilian law students with stories of Israeli entrepreneurship and innovation.
Participant | Harvard Policy 2021
Introduced Israeli irrigation technology to the Philippines.
Leader | LBS Business 2021
Helped audiences worldwide better understand the horrors of October 7th through a video campaign.
Leader | Harvard Policy 2022, 2023
Strengthened cooperation on climate change between Israelis, Palestinians and other countries in the region.
Leader | Johns Hopkins Policy 2017
Mobilized professionals in Portland, Oregon for the first and largest pro-Israel rally in the state since
October 7.
Participant | Wharton 2019
Introduced Israel to young professionals through Israeli cuisine and film on shared family values.
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Past grantees
Get inspired. Then go further.
Alumni from Ghana to Argentina, Wharton to King’s College, have used itrek grants to introduce their networks to Israel through food, film, policy, climate, and more.
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How it works
From idea to impact.
Four steps stand between your idea and a funded, supported project. We move fast — and we’re with you the whole way.
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Apply
Submit your application — your idea, audience, plan, and the budget you’re requesting (between $500 and $4,000).
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Review
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Approval & Kickoff
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Run & Reflect
Travel to self-organized meetings; salaries; tuition; transport or accommodation not directly connected to the grant; direct funding of other organizations; services rendered to yourself or close family; legal work; and any activity that attempts to influence legislation or elections. Email [email protected] if you are unsure.
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