Miss Fix the Universe and Bank Hapoalim open 2026 women-led project grants
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 11
Miss Fix the Universe and Bank Hapoalim open 2026 women-led project grants
3 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · May 11
The Israeli programme will award 10 grants of NIS 30,000, plus a NIS 5,000 public-vote prize, with applications open until 26 June 2026.
Organisers said the scheme targets ventures boosting women's employment, financial literacy, technological skills and support for women in academia and small businesses, especially in war-affected communities.
They said 32% of women reported damage to income or work ability from the wars, as shutdowns, weaker demand and limited safety nets hit women-owned businesses.
With philanthropy for women's groups at just 2%, are small grants enough to heal the deep economic scars of war?
As one group of women receives business grants, another faces a survival crisis. What does this reveal about aid in conflict?
Can a bank's controversial UN listing undermine its mission to empower women and 'mend fractures' caused by war?
NIS 305,000 in Grants for Women Entrepreneurs: 2026 "Miss Fix the Universe" and Bank Hapoalim Respond to Wartime Gender Gaps
Overview
The 2026 "Miss Fix the Universe: Mending the Fractures" initiative has officially launched, inviting women entrepreneurs to apply for grants that help address the long-term impact of wartime setbacks on gender equality in employment and financial independence. This collaborative program, led by the Israel Women’s Network and Bank Hapoalim’s Poalim in the Community, aims to empower women and build economic resilience. With a total funding of NIS 305,000, the initiative will support 10 women-led projects, each receiving NIS 30,000, plus an additional NIS 5,000 public support grant determined by online voting, offering both financial aid and community engagement.