Grants & Financial Aid

A number of Jewish community agencies provide financial assistance to individuals, through funding they receive from the Northern California Jewish federations as well as other fundraising efforts. For specific loan, grant and scholarship information, please contact the agencies below.
Bay Area

JFCS Financial Aid Center
No-interest loans and grants support small businesses, undergraduate and graduate studies, vocational training, Israel study and Jewish summer camp. Emergency aid covers housing, food and other essentials on a short-term basis.
Learn More
San Francisco

Hebrew Free Loan
Interest-free loans help the Jewish community of Northern California to overcome financial challenges and pursue life dreams. Loans include student, business, debt consolidation, fertility, health care, emergency, first-time homebuyer and more.
Learn More
South Bay

Jewish Silicon Valley
Provides funding through scholarships and grants to children and teens, which may include overnight camps, teen leadership programs and trips to Israel. Procedures ensure fairness and confidentiality.
Learn More