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The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s unique Get There! program provides funding to help defray costs for trips to Israel, making it possible for more young people to experience a life-changing journey. Available for a wide variety of programs, Get There! travel grants help young Detroiters build a lasting foundation of Jewish identity.
The Get There! applications are now fully online. The links below will take you to the online portal where you can make an account, edit, view, and share your application in one easy place.
Federation currently offers two kinds of grants from the Get There! fund — an Incentive Grant and a Need Based Grant. You can only be awarded one, not both. Please find the eligibility requirements below.
» Questions? Email Jaime Bean at bean@jfmd.org or call (248) 205-2561.
Ben Teitel Incentive Grant: Click here.
Eligibility
Based on funding availability applications will be reviewed for longer trips, non-first-time trips and for applicants through age 26.
Award Summary (based on length of program and funding availability):
Deadlines:
Due to our scholarship approval process, please allow 4-12 weeks to hear back from us. Please see dates below to know when to expect an answer.
Need Based Grant: Click here.
Eligibility
* All applicants will be required to complete a Personal Financial Statement and submit their most recent tax forms to the Israel & Overseas Department including: 1040(s) and State and Business Schedules (C, D, E), if applicable. Consideration may be given to extenuating circumstances.
Deadlines:
Due to our scholarship approval process, please allow 4-16 weeks to hear back from us. Please see dates below to know when to expect an answer.