Powering the people. Changing the game.

We fund:

• Inclusive Game Design: Projects that represent marginalized communities through characters, narratives, and gameplay.

• Community-Driven Mods: Mods that promote positive behavior and inclusivity in online spaces.

• Combating Antisemitism & Hate: Games, tools, or educational experiences that counter antisemitism, recognize Jewish contributions to culture and history, promote understanding of Jewish identity and experiences, or combat hate speech and extremism in gaming spaces.

• Mental Health Awareness Games: Games that address mental health challenges and reduce stigma or provide gamified, research-backed therapy.

• Educational Games for Empowerment: Games that teach social, emotional, or digital literacy skills.

• Storytelling That Remembers: Games that use personal narratives to spark empathy and deepen understanding of historical events through play. For example, we proudly support Voices of the Forgotten, creators of The Light in the Darkness — an interactive experience exploring the lives of Jewish families in 1940s France during the Holocaust.

• Anti-Toxicity Mechanisms: Production of tools, software, or other methods that identify and reduce toxicity in online gaming environments.

• Nonprofits for Social Impact: Organizations focused on increasing social good, inclusivity, and empathy in the gaming industry.

• And More!

Thank you to everyone who applied in the first grant cycle! Due to a wonderfully robust number of applicants, we are still reviewing applications and will decide on grantees in late January 2026. You can view the evaluation criteria below.

Core Evaluation Areas

Mission Alignment & Public Benefit
How clearly does the project advance SALG’s purpose? Does it address priority areas such as improving online safety, countering extremism and hate, promoting responsible digital engagement, or strengthening constructive participation in gaming environments?

Innovation & Creativity
Does the project introduce fresh ideas or a new approach that meaningfully advances best practices in gaming, digital culture, or online safety?

Feasibility & Readiness
Is the proposed scope realistic for a microgrant? Does the team demonstrate the capacity, planning discipline, and timeline needed to execute effectively?

Audience Reach & Engagement
Does the project identify a defined audience and demonstrate credible potential for reach, adoption, or influence within gaming or adjacent communities?

Additional Considerations

Project Category Alignment
Projects may align with areas such as responsible game design, community-led modifications, combating online hate, mental health awareness, educational initiatives, historical and civic storytelling, anti-toxicity tools, or nonprofit-led digital impact efforts.

Access & Participation
Projects that broaden participation, remove structural barriers, or demonstrate thoughtful engagement with their intended users may receive additional consideration.

Overall Impact Potential
A holistic assessment of the project’s potential significance alignment with SALG’s mission and strategic priorities