A platform for dreams
and a breath of optimism
for Jewish education
The Covenant Foundation is committed to the idea that those with the creativity and passion to be catalysts for change and innovation in Jewish education are worthy of recognition and support.
The Covenant Foundation Announces 2025 Grants, Supporting Diverse Focus Areas Including Dialogue and Wellness
About the Foundation
This is My Covenant with you... the words which I have put into your mouth shall not depart from you, not from your children, not from your children’s children henceforth and forever. (Isaiah 59:21)
Awards
Each year, The Covenant Foundation honors three exceptional Jewish educators with a prestigious Covenant Award. Designed to honor and celebrate those who have made an impact on Jewish life through innovative educational practices and models, each Award carries a prize of $50,000 for the educator and an additional $10,000 for his or her home institution.
Award Recipients
The Covenant Foundation Announces Recipients of 2025 Covenant Award
The Pomegranate Prize
The application process for the 2026 Pomegranate Prize is now closed. Please check back in February 2027.
The Pomegranate Prize is designed to recognize emerging leaders in the field of Jewish education by encouraging them in their pursuits and offering the resources and connections necessary to accelerate their development, deepen their self-awareness, and amplify their impact on the field.
Grants
The Covenant Foundation invites applications for innovative programs in Jewish schools, community organizations, and other institutional settings. These grants will provide funding to help creative Jewish educators develop and implement significant and financially responsible approaches to Jewish education that are potentially adaptable in other settings. Covenant Grants may also be awarded for projects whose purpose is to disseminate particularly effective existing programs.
