An article from Daily Dot revealed that the Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC), which promotes positive views of Israel on American college campuses, offered “microgrants” to students to cover expenses for attending a pro-Israel rally in Washington D.C. Amid conflict between Israel and Palestine, college students and groups showing support for Palestine faced accusations of antisemitism.
The ICC grants, up to $250, were meant to facilitate attendance at the March For Israel, which aims to demand the return of hostages, combat antisemitism, and support congressional and presidential backing of Israel.
The ICC halted the grant application due to the successful allocation of “thousands” of students, directing them to Jewish organizations for transportation assistance. Records show the ICC’s substantial spending on campus initiatives for Israeli education. The microgrants sparked online debate, with some questioning the authenticity of the rally’s support and others making sarcastic remarks about the initiative.
The ICC has not commented on the funding sources or the exact number of grant recipients, beyond referencing the “thousands” of applications processed.
