Multi-year grants are sometimes awarded. The foundation actively encourages projects that will advance collaboration and partnerships between public and private organizations, as well as local healthcare delivery systems. The foundation does not fund medical research. The Fund for Jewish Documentary Filmmaking supports the creation of original documentary films and videos that encourage thoughtful consideration of Jewish history, culture, identity and contemporary issues among diverse public audiences. In 2000, the fund expects to be award four to six grants.
Applications are available on the fund's web site.
The two funds will continue to exist as separate entities, but will operate together as a single funder. The funds will also concentrate on providing high-quality informal learning opportunities for children and families within communities and efforts to promote new standards of practice aimed at increasing participation in the arts. In the past, the two funds have targeted grants to strategic initiatives. Typically, they decide on a program, research organizations working in that area and invite applications from those groups. Nonprofit organizations, however, are free to send letters of introduction to let the funds know what they are doing.