Resource Center
The Resource Center is the movement's operating infrastructure — the layer that turns local demand into real change. We give organizers what they need to make a project actually happen, from seed money to professional expertise.
Lines of Support
  • Microgrant fund
    Fast-turnaround funding. We make grants of 500 to 5,000 shekels for local micro-projects. The rules are simple: clear selection criteria, minimal paperwork, and a focus on concrete results for residents.
  • Legal hub
    Professional support for civic initiatives. We help organizers file the right paperwork, deal with municipal authorities, and defend the legal rights of local communities.
  • Consulting center
    Expert help with planning and execution. We advise leaders on project management, communications, and long-term sustainability. The center also operates as a resource platform — connecting the business community and private donors to specific neighborhood and citywide needs.
Mission. Lower the barrier to civic action and make sure every viable initiative has the resources to launch and grow.
What We're Building
  • Direct support
    A working microfinance system that lets hundreds of Israelis run small, practical projects in their courtyards and neighborhoods without having to chase major sponsors.
  • Institutional durability
    Solid legal and methodological footing for organizing groups, so their work is protected by law and built into the fabric of the city.
  • A culture of trust
    Transparent, common-sense standards for distributing resources. Support depends on the quality of the idea and what it does for the community — not on political connections.
Would you like to help the project grow? We would appreciate any support.
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Contact
Get in touch to discuss an initiative, a partnership, or a way to get involved. We respond within two business days.
058 575 7454
052 702 3693
hello@derech-eretz.org.il
224 Yafo Street, Jerusalem, Israel