For years, the Claims Conference has been a constituent member of the World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO), which is charged with the recovery of confiscated property from countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Together with local Jewish communities, the WJRO and the Claims Conference continue to press governments to provide for the restitution of, or […]
Agencies that receive Claims Conference grants are required to acknowledge the Claims Conference on websites and in press materials
The following programs were administered by the Claims Conference in the past but presently are CLOSED TO NEW APPLICANTS. These pages are for informational purposes only. Read about the direct compensation programs we currently administer.
Hardship Fund History Hardship Fund Supplemental Payment The Hardship Fund is administered by the Claims Conference, but is governed by eligibility criteria established by the German government. The Claims Conference encourages people who think that they may have a claim to apply. If you have any questions concerning your eligibility, please contact your local Claims […]
The Goodwill Fund Guidelines have been amended as follows: If an application is made after March 31, 2004 which otherwise would have been eligible under the Guidelines and which meets either of the following: (a) Was submitted by an original owner of the property or spouse of the original owner; or (b) Was submitted by a […]