# Hesse state funding for Jewish communities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hesse-state-funding-for-jewish-communities
> Updated: 2026-08-28T16:19:33.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The state government of Hesse has extended a state treaty with the Association of Jewish Communities in Hesse for an additional five years. Under this agreement, financial support for Jewish communities will be gradually doubled from four million euros to eight million euros by 2031. When including other state subsidies, total funding is projected to reach 11.4 million euros by 2031.

The treaty also renews security provisions between the state, the association, and the Jewish community in Frankfurt, covering costs for security personnel and video surveillance systems. Hessian Prime Minister Boris Rhein characterized the extension as a “clear sign to strengthen and protect Jewish life in Hesse,” noting that the measures follow a reported 4.8 percent increase in antisemitic crimes in 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Hesse and Wisconsin expand scientific partnership

Hesse and Wisconsin are expanding their 50-year partnership through new scientific collaborations in AI, entrepreneurship, and democracy research, supported by Hessian seed funding.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hesse-and-wisconsin-expand-scientific-partnership

### 2026-08-12: Hesse doubles funding for Jewish communities

Hesse is doubling financial support for Jewish communities to eight million euros by 2031 and renewing security agreements to combat rising antisemitism in the region.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hesse-doubles-funding-for-jewish-communities

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