Holocaust Research Education & Documentation - Educator Training Programs

Holocaust Research Education & Documentation - Educator Training Programs is sponsored by Claims Conference. The Claims Conference supports education-related initiatives, including Educator Training Programs, which equip formal and informal educators with historical knowledge, pedagogical tools, and contextual understanding to teach the Holocaust.

Holocaust Research Education & Documentation - Claims Conference — Quick Links — Additional Links Agency Grants Applications Article 2 Fund: Overview & History Art & Jewish Cultural Property Central and Eastern European Fund Frequently Asked Questions Ghetto Pension/ ZRBG/ Social Security Hardship Fund: Overview and History Holocaust Knowledge & Awareness Study International Holocaust Survivors Night 2025 Holocaust Research Education & Documentation Applying for a Grant from the Claims Conference The Claims Conference welcomes your application for funding to support Holocaust research, education, and documentation programs.

Our mission includes advancing and deepening knowledge of the Shoah through rigorous research, educational initiatives, and documentation efforts. Please review the Claims Conference Values Statement . All grantees are asked to affirm their organization’s alignment with and their commitment to uphold these principles, as a condition of receiving funding.

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org For applicants in Israel, please contact: Application Deadlines and Fluxx Portal Deadline: March 15 (11:59 pm EST) Grant period: Begins no earlier than January of the following year Applications must be submitted via Fluxx (English only) Application Portal opens approximately 6 weeks before deadline Review process takes approximately 8 months Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process early, allowing adequate time to thoughtfully develop the proposal, complete all required components, and resolve any technical issues in advance of the submission deadline.

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org Tips for a Successful Application Eligibility and Funding Model Projects must focus on persecution of Jews by Nazis/collaborators or its consequences Only non-profit organizations may apply (limited exceptions for film and new media) Applications from individuals are not accepted (limited exceptions for film and new media) Matching funds are required (generally the matching requirement is between 30-50%) After funding has been renewed twice for the same project, funding will be limited up to 50% support from the Claims Conference.

Reimbursement is only provided for approved expenses with proof of expenditure and proof of payment If an application was denied funding in the past, a resubmission of the same proposal is ineligible For more information on each funding category, select a link below: The Claims Conference has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects that address Holocaust Inversion from a variety of disciplines.

A strong evaluation component is required for all funded projects. Applicants must describe how they will measure outcomes, document results, and apply findings to strengthen project quality and impact.

Evaluation plans should include: Clear goals and measurable objectives aligned with the project’s target audiences Methods and tools used to assess outcomes (e.g., pre/post assessments, surveys, interviews, observation, analytics, or qualitative feedback) A timeline for data collection and analysis during and after the grant period A plan for reporting findings and using results to improve future work Education programs, including educator training, should include measurable outcomes related to: Participant understanding of the Holocaust’s antecedents, including the history of antisemitism Increased capacity to identify and counter Holocaust denial, distortion, and trivialization, including Holocaust inversion Demonstrable changes in teaching practice, institutional engagement, or audience reach—especially for young adults and multipliers Evidence of learning transfer (e.g., classroom implementation, institutional adoption, professional dissemination, or follow-up activities) Projects and areas that the Claims Conference does NOT fund include: Fine arts projects, such as art exhibitions, music performances, and theater arts Research projects, fictional literature and personal memoirs submitted by individuals Commemoration and memorial ceremonies, monuments, memorial sites Cemetery preservation or restoration Conferences, except those of unique and exceptional merit Scholarships for individuals (outside of the Claims Conference Kagan Fellowship program) Pre-service teacher training Educator training programs that are one day or less College or university courses (unless it is within the framework of the University Partnership Program) Student or community-based trips to Holocaust-related sites in Europe or Israel Individual school programs or assemblies Development of new curricular materials unless there is a demonstrated need or of unique and exceptional merit Operational costs of institutions, endowments or underwriting deficits For more information, please contact: NYAllocAdmin@claimscon.

org For applicants in Israel, please contact: Strength of Courage Holocaust Film Series International Holocaust Survivors Night 2025 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz: #RememberThis L’Chaim – The Health and Wellness Newsletter Holocaust Knowledge & Awareness Study Frequently Asked Questions Office of the Ombudswoman Claims Conference Publications Claims Conference Film Grants Kavod: An Online Journal For Caregivers of Holocaust Survivors E-mail: info@claimscon.

org The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Israel and Germany, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.

Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Claims Conference negotiates for and disburses funds to individuals and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust. All content ⒸConference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference)