Please note: Your completed application and all required documents must be received no later than four weeks prior to trip departure.

Eligibility

• Jewish resident of metropolitan Detroit (Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties)
• Ages 13–28
• Program must provide a Jewish educational experience (not limited to first-time Israel travel)
• Internships and volunteer programs do not qualify. See Incentive Grant for those options
• Program duration: one year or less
• Program must be a recognized Israel or overseas program approved by Federation’s Israel & Overseas Department
• Proven financial need: Applicants must submit a Personal Financial Statement and recent tax forms (1040s and applicable schedules). Consideration may be given to extenuating circumstances
• Not eligible: Taglit-Birthright Israel participants or previous Get There! recipients

Application Process

1. Complete the Get There! needs-based application
2. After completing this application and receiving program approval from the Israel & Overseas Department, applicants will receive an email with a link to the secondary Personal Financial Statement. You must complete the statement and upload all required tax documents
3. Notification of grant determination will be sent by email from Federation’s Israel & Overseas Department
4. Grants will be made payable to the program and mailed directly to the institution
5. An applicant/parent gift of at least $18 per year to the Jewish Federation of Detroit is suggested
   
   All application materials will remain confidential
   Please note: Eligibility criteria and grant amounts subject to change