All applications will be reviewed by CAM, those that meet the basic parameters, will be coached on how to sharpen their proposal, and develop their two-minute pitch, which will be presented to a panel of CAM Senior Advisors and experts on antisemitism and interfaith relations. The panel will make recommendations to staff, funding will be decided, and applicants will be informed as to their acceptance into the cohort.

The chosen projects will be selected and on-boarded by November 15, 2023, connected with CAM’s global coalition, receive an allocation from a $50,000 seed funding pool, and participate in the six-month lab, which runs until May 13, 2024. 

Entries may be submitted by an individual, team, or organization (team-based is encouraged). The application deadline is October 30, 2023. At most, 20 projects will be accepted into the The 2023 Combat Antisemitism Interfaith Innovation Lab. Proposals need to be in English in PDF form.

See Entry Guidelines below for more details.

CONCEPT
With antisemitism and other forms of religious hatred spiking, new solutions need to be identified and supported.

ELIGIBILITY
The Combat Antisemitism Innovation Lab is an opportunity for people of all faiths, from across the world, ages 13 and older, to share and develop their vision for fighting antisemitism and other forms of religious hatred. Submissions must be written in English and submitted in PDF format.

TIMELINE
Entries must be submitted by October 30th, 2023.

ORIGINALITY
Entries should be original work. If you’re quoting existing sources, or your video uses existing clips, it must be cited in your work. Entries will be disqualified for plagiarism.

TEAMWORK
Entries may be submitted by a team and are required to have one team leader who will serve as the point of contact for the lab. The team leader will receive any funding awarded and be solely responsible for distributing funds to their team. This is non-negotiable.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES
You are welcome to submit more than one entry.

RIGHTS
As the benefactor of the funding, the Combat Antisemitism Movement and the program’s strategic partners have the right to reproduce and distribute entries as it sees fit. This includes, but is not limited to, reprinting essays in publications; screening videos online; and converting artwork into products. By submitting your entry, you agree to these terms. You may reproduce your work as you wish.

STRONG ENTRIES WILL ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

• What specific aspect of antisemitism does your project address?
• How does your project tackle the issue in an innovative way?
• What outcomes will your product create?
• How will you measure success in the first 3-6 months?
• Who is on your leadership team and what are each member’s relevant skills?
• What is your launch budget (up to $50,000)?
• How do you plan to develop exponential growth beyond the six-month lab?
  
  

BEST PRACTICES

• Entrants should outline a practical solution for engaging collaboration and fostering positive impact among different religions and communities to address antisemitism at the local, national, or international levels.
• Entrants should recruit founding partners who possess the necessary skills, motivation, and chemistry to help turn the proposal into a reality.
• Recruit founding partners – with the matching skills, motivation, and chemistry – who can help turn your proposal into a reality.
• Watch videos of the program’s 2019 and 2020 participants to learn about past ideas and see how ordinary people can change the world in real and measurable ways.
  
  

Can I enter my proposal if I’m not Jewish?
Yes, change-makers of all faiths and backgrounds, from any country in the world, are welcome to enter a proposal. Antisemitism is a human rights issue – and it needs everyone’s help to fight it.

Does my name have to be made public if I win?
No, let us know in your entry if you have a compelling reason for remaining anonymous. If selected, we will showcase your entry without disclosing your name. You must provide your real name and contact information in your entry.

Am I allowed to submit an unusual proposal?
You are encouraged to be creative, provided you adhere to the program guidelines. We welcome you to develop “outside-the-box” activities to address the challenge of contemporary online antisemitism.

Antisemitism seems like an overwhelming problem – how can I make a difference?
The problem is significant, but every solution begins with small steps. You have the ability to help make progress. Think about ways in your own life and community where you can contribute. Think about ways people like you can do the right thing. Take inspiration from other human rights movements that tackled big problems in small pieces and ultimately succeeded.

Why does the Combat Antisemitism Movement and their strategic partners reserve the right to reproduce my entry?
The purpose of the contest is to crowdsource exciting new ideas to help inspire people to act against antisemitism. We are soliciting outstanding content precisely so it can be shared, promoted, and publicized. We hope your entry will be a spark to help advance the movement. At the same time, you are free on your own to reproduce your entry.

Who do I contact if I still have questions about the Combat Antisemitism Innovation Lab?
Email [email protected].