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MIDF Grants Start Second Cycle

Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, Chairman of Machne Israel-Lubavitch, has announced the opening of the second grant cycle of the Machne Israel Development Fund – Early Childhood Initiative.

The MIDF Early Childhood Initiative grants are generously underwritten by philanthropists Mr. and Mrs. David and Lara Slager, with the goal of promoting Jewish continuity through the development of Jewish preschools.

To apply for a grant complete the grant proposal application online at www.themidf.org. Please log in with your Merkos ID to view application and grant guidelines. The deadline for application submissions is January 15, 2011.

During the first grant cycle, MIDF awarded grants to twenty two early childhood programs. The Initiative’s second cycle will focus exclusively on startup grants for new preschools. An announcement regarding availability of seed grants for Mommy and Me programs or programs with fewer then ten children will be made at a later date.

The Merkos Chinuch Office through an advisory committee of early childhood educational professionals, shluchim and experienced preschool directors with extensive knowledge of contemporary preschool educational methodologies and managerial structures will evaluate completed applications for approval

For clarification on the start-up grants parameters, please contact Batya Lisker, Early Childhood Initiative project administrator, before submitting any application. She can be reached at 718-774-4000 extension 222 or at preschools.midf@lubavitch.com.

Machne Israel looks forward to receiving your grant proposals and extending funding to as many new preschools as possible during the second grant cycle.

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10 Comments

  • Dear Mrs. Lisker

    Mrs. Lisker,
    So proud and privileged to have been your student.
    BCHS and LA are missing you.
    Keep it up, you keep the world rocking.
    LOVE,I

  • BAIS CHANA LOS ANGELES

    MRS LISKER WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
    YOU WERE THE BEST PRINCIPAL EVER.
    SO PROUD TO HAVE BEEN YOUR STUDENTS.

  • Yasher Koach!!

    Early childhood education is vital to our children’s future. With Dr. Batya Lisker at the helm, a capable and esteemed professional, the Early Childhood Initiative, will clearly be a success in producing caring and effective Jewish leaders of the future.
    Batya, Yasher Koach!! Keep up the amazing work you are doing!!

  • Jewish Education

    Generous benefactors, Mr & Mrs. Slager and a powerfully effective administrator, Batya Lisker; Winning combination of success!!

  • welcome back

    hey los angeles enough with this we miss you mrs lisker stuff. we here in new york are thrilled to have her back. as far as we are concerned you had her long enough.
    batya we love you here too,
    crown heights friends

  • Chabad

    To My Favorite Aunt:
    cant wait for you to come visit our beautiful preschool that will happen with this grant iyh! you’re doing amazing work, and look gorgeous as always!!