National Insurance to Distribute NIS 335 Million in Education Grants to Over 140,000 Families

The National Insurance Institute of Israel will transfer NIS 335 million tomorrow to pay annual education grants to more than 140,000 families ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. Each eligible child aged 6 to 18 will receive a grant of NIS 1,204 to help cover expenses such as textbooks, backpacks, and school supplies. This year’s total grant amount represents a NIS 35 million increase compared to 2024.

The grants target self-employed parents and families receiving income support allowances, with payments covering 197,000 children of self-employed parents and 79,000 children from families with four or more children receiving income support. Most eligible families will receive the funds automatically via bank transfer, reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

Eligibility applies automatically to children born between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2020. Students in first or twelfth grade outside this age range may qualify upon submitting proof of enrollment. Parents who recently changed their status to self-employed must submit a one-time application.

Acting CEO of the National Insurance Institute, Tzvika Cohen, emphasized the grant’s role in easing financial burdens for families preparing for the new school year and called it an investment in Israel’s future. He stated, "The education grant is intended to ease the burden on eligible families and help with related expenses. We are proud to be part of this investment in the future of Israeli society."