The Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation is proud to award financial grants (up to $1,000) to schools and teachers nationwide, educating students about anti-hate, respect, and kindness through Holocaust education. These school funding grants can be used to fund Holocaust-related learning materials, field trips, Holocaust survivor speakers, and other learning resources.
Through the expansion of Holocaust education, facts, and examples of genocide, we hope that students will learn about the dangers of hatred and discrimination, and how these lessons can lead to kindness, respect, and inclusion in our society today.
(Must be located in United States)
Co-Founders Isabella S. Fiske and Mark Schonwetter with Mary Houghtaling, MSHEF Grant Recipient
Our grants run on a school calendar year. Applications open every August, and recipients are notified in November so they can utilize their grant for the current school year. If you are interested in applying for a 2026-27 grant, please complete the Grant Application Information form. You will be notified when applications open.
Every August, we host a free virtual webinar on Zoom where we introduce new tools and resources to support your Holocaust education efforts and share helpful tips about our Teacher Grant Program, including how and when to apply. If interested in attending, please complete the Grant Application Information form to be notified.
You can use your grant to fund many different resources you may need in your classroom, such as books, programming, and even help in subsidizing a field trip!
Need help in determining which resources are best for you? Visit our Holocaust Education Hub — a free database you can filter by State, Grade Level, Resource Type, and more.
Educational
Materials
Books about the Holocaust and other genocides for the classroom
Learning about the Holocaust through art and photography
Creation of a Holocaust and Genocide Resource Center
Student
Experiences
Field trips and Holocaust museum visits
Cost of transportation
Virtual tours of Holocaust exhibits
Theatrical performances related to the
Holocaust and other genocides
Guest
Speakers
Holocaust Survivor speakers for assemblies
Virtual Holocaust survivor visits into the classroom
Visits from authors of books about the Holocaust and other genocides
Exhibits/Special
Events
Traveling Holocaust museum exhibits
Film screenings about the Holocaust and other genocides
Virtual reality, augmented reality, or video games exploring the Holocaust
The grant funding was instrumental in bringing a Holocaust survivor to speak to our freshman class. This was a powerful experience for our students who were deeply moved by his words and message of love and unity. I have no doubt that this program and its impact will resonate with our students for years to come.
Shannon
Jonathan Law High School, Milford, CT
I have observed students gain knowledge about many aspects of the Holocaust through the funding provided by the MSHE Grant. Even more importantly, I have seen the impact on students on an emotional level that will stay with them.
Robert
Millville HS, NJ
In short, the grant was not just a financial resource; it was a catalyst for a deeper, more meaningful educational experience. It allowed us to go beyond traditional classroom teaching and create a learning journey that will resonate with our students for years to come.
Catlyn
Shaler Area High School, Pittsburgh, PA
As a result of the grant, we were able to complete the Butterfly Project. My students developed a better understanding of the Holocaust through the use of art, and more importantly, a willingness to want to learn more.
Odalys
NSE SIB K8, Sunny Isles, FL
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