Many parents see tremendous benefits in sending their young children to a Jewish school that provides an education steeped in Jewish values and with a deep connection to their family’s identity. Right Start offers families in Western Massachusetts or Southern Vermont a tuition subsidy for their children to attend Jewish preschool.
Who qualifies?
An eligible child must be
- At least 2 years old
- A resident of Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties) or Southern Vermont (Bennington and Windham counties)
- Jewish
- The first child in the immediate family to attend any Jewish preschool for the first time
- Enrolled in a participating Jewish preschool program that meets at least three days per week for at least a half-day.
What preschools qualify?
The following preschools qualify:
Gan Keshet Preschool
253 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
www.cbinorthampton.org/gan-keshet-preschool
(413) 584-3593 x204
Jewish Community Center Preschool
1160 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA 01108
www.springfieldjcc.org
(413) 739-4715 x312
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy Preschool
1148 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
www.lya.org
(413) 567-8665
What funding is available?
- One-time tuition subsidy per child
- Funding is based on the number of days a child is attending
- $2,000 for five days per week
- $1,500 for four days per week
- $1,000 for three days per week
Funding assumes full school year attendance
Need help?
For any general questions about Right Start Grant or for questions regarding the online grant system, please contact us at Grants@HGF.ORG.
Disclaimer
Please note that the Harold Grinspoon Foundation reserves the right to decline any application for any reason.
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