School Grants Increased to Aid More Israeli Families Ahead of New Year

Jerusalem, 11 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s National Insurance Institute on Monday transferred NIS 328 million ( $95.8 million) in school grants to help 278,500 children prepare for the upcoming school year. The payment, amounting to NIS 1,176 ( $343) per child aged 6–18, is intended for single-parent households and families with four or more children who also receive allowances such as income security, disability, unemployment or child benefits.

This year’s aid reached 117,782 single-parent families and 22,474 large families — increases from last year — and is NIS 28 million ( $8.1 million) higher than 2024’s total.