Right Start


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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