Keshet and the Hebrew Free Loan Society are partnering to offer interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for individuals and families to support relocation costs to another state because of  anti-LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and climate in their current state of residence. 

Applicants do not have to be Jewish and can be moving from any state in the U.S. to any state in the U.S. (but not outside of the country).  

To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have plans to move to a different state within three months of receiving an HFLS loan and be able to submit documentation of their move OR plan to move no later than six months from the time they receive the loan.
• Have annual household income sufficient to support loan repayment, and no higher than the HFLS income limits.
• Have an active checking account.
• Provide one guarantor who meets the two requirements above.

Initial funding for this program is provided by the Jewish LGBTQ Donor Network. 

To begin the application process, fill out this screening form. Keshet staff will reply within a few days.

To learn more details about the terms of the loan, visit HFLS’s site.

If you have additional questions, reach out to [email protected].

If you are looking for additional resources, here are other supportive funds:

North Texas TRANSportation Network:  NTTN gives travel grants to North Texas families seeking out-of-state health care for trans and gender-diverse minors.

Campaign for Southern Equality’s Trans Youth Emergency Project: Supporting families of trans youth nationwide through the logistical and financial burdens of navigating bans on gender-affirming care.