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Applications for 2025-2026 Academic Year Teaching Grants are closed.

HEFNU is dedicated to expanding and strengthening Holocaust studies at institutions of higher education around the world. To that end, the Foundation invites applications for grants to support Holocaust instruction. Teaching grants help faculty launch new courses related to the Holocaust or enhance institutional resources to reinforce such courses. Grants may be used to fund planning or implementation of a course between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026.

As part of HEFNU's mission to increase the number of Holocaust-related courses on college campuses, the Foundation accepts applications for grants to support Holocaust instruction. In particular, HEFNU seeks to fund proposals at colleges and universities where courses in Holocaust studies are not available or where they are in need of further support.

Proposals that demonstrate a solid plan to implement the course within two years of receiving the grant, that will sustain the course beyond a single year, that incorporate an event that will reach students across the campus, and/or that include a financial commitment from the university are especially welcome.

We consider applications to fund any phase of course preparation from professional development to implementation. We also welcome proposals to expand library offerings for students taking courses about the Holocaust, to support bringing a speaker to campus, or other ideas that offer knowledge about the Holocaust on your campus. Funding does not cover indirect costs (IC) or a facilities and administration (F&A) percentage.

HEFNU accepts proposals for Teaching Grants for courses proposed for the following academic year. The application period opens in October. The deadline is in early December.

Grants are typically in amounts up to $4,000. Projects may have larger budgets, but grantees need to find additional funding. We require a report at the end of the grant period and request a final syllabus once the course is taught.  The Foundation is a facilitating organization; it does not prescribe curricula or content. 

To apply, please submit the following materials in a single pdf using the online form:

Also required: