Collaboration
Accelerator
Apply now for a chance to present live at the Impact Forum Dinner and raise $250,000+ through a combination of donor support and a matching grant.
Application Deadline: August 14, 2026
Fundraising Event Date & Location:
November 12, 2026, West Los Angeles
About the Collaboration Accelerator
The Venture Fund Collaboration Accelerator offers nonprofits the opportunity to pitch bold, mission-aligned collaborative projects. Projects selected for the Accelerator will be eligible for funding through the following model:
Pitch live at the Impact Forum Dinner in West Los Angeles on November 12, 2026.
The Venture Fund will provide a 1:1 match - up to a maximum of $125,000 per project - for donations raised at the Impact Forum event.
This means that for every dollar contributed by guests, the Venture Fund will contribute another dollar, up to a combined total of $250,000 per project
If a project raises $250,000 or more from event guests alone, it will not receive matching funds, but the Venture Fund will award a $25,000 bonus.
For more information about the funding structure please see our Terms and Conditions.
This is your chance to rally real-time support, amplify your collaborative work, and bringa powerful partnership to life.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
Collaborative Projects Only: Applications must involve at least two partnering organizations working together on a joint initiative. A strong preference will be given to partnerships between three or more organizations. Requests for general organizational support will not be considered.
Past Participation in the Impact Forum: At least one of the partnering organizations
must have previously presented at an Impact Forum dinner or participated in the
Venture Fund.
Status: Each partnering organization must be either:
• A U.S.-based 501(c)(3), or
• Fiscally sponsored by a U.S. 501(c)(3), or
• A registered Israeli Amuta or public benefit company
Mission Alignment: The project must clearly support at least two of the following goals:
Combat antisemitism
Support the State of Israel
Strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance
Champion American values
Type of Projects
We are seeking bold, action-oriented projects that advance our core mission through collaboration and measurable impact.
Projects should:
- Be completely new initiatives, or an expansion or scaling of an existing project
- Be innovative and strategic
- Address timely challenges related to antisemitism, Israel, or American values
- Offer clear implementation plans and defined measurable outcomes
- Demonstrate scalability
- Projects may have global reach, but must have a clear impact in the U.S.
We do not fund:
- Films, cultural performances, theatrical productions, lecture series, and traditional educational programs
- Local community programs
- General operating support or standalone initiatives by a single organization
Budget:
The initial project budget must not exceed $250,000. Projects with larger
budgets must include a clear plan to secure the remaining funds independently.
Up to two projects will be selected to participate in the Collaboration Accelerator and
present at the November event.
Need more information?
For more information about the Accelerator please refer to our Terms and Conditions page.