KASSER JOINT INSTITUTE
For Food, Water, and Energy Security
Jewish National Fund-USA, the University of Arizona, and Israel’s Arava Regional Councils have formed the Kasser Joint Institute for Food, Water and Energy Security with the mission of introducing innovative technology that builds capacity for food, water, and energy security in vulnerable communities in arid and hyper-arid environments — with a focus on Africa.
Funding Opportunities
| Program | Benefits | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Site Materials | (Seedlings, fertilizers, irrigation costs, pesticides, fish feed, testing kits, minerals) | $2,500 |
| Off-site Implementation Feasibility Analysis in Kenya | Supporting a member of the Kasser Joint Institute delegations to Kenya to work on the ground on the implementation | $3,600 |
| Equipment and Materials for Research | Monitors, sensors, irrigation equipment, construction needs, solar panels, electronic components | $5,000 |
| Annual Support for an AICAT Student at Arava Research Sites | Includes a stipend as a research assistant, accommodation, travel fees for 10 months | $10,000 |
For more information, please visit jointinstitute.jnf.org.