The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) is dedicated to securing material compensation for Holocaust survivors worldwide. Established in 1951, it aims to negotiate and disburse funds for both individuals and organizations, recover Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust, and support the restitution for Jewish victims of Nazi persecution. Additionally, it allocates funds to social welfare services for Jewish Nazi victims and promotes Holocaust research, education, and documentation to preserve the memory of the Shoah.
The grant program by the Claims Conference guides funding towards categories such as Research (including publications and translations), Education (programs and training for educators), Documentation (archival projects, exhibitions, new testimonies), and New Media (embracing modern technology for education and remembrance purposes like virtual reality, video games, social media, and podcasts). It stipulates matching fund requirements, suggesting applicants may receive varying percentages of support based on the project type – documentation efforts can receive up to 90% funding, with current renewal applications considered for 50% support. Grantee responsibilities include securing additional funding sources, complying with pre-approved budgets, and submitting proof of expenditures for reimbursement.