Grants for Addiction and Addiction Prevention Service Centers
The State of Lower Saxony supports addiction counseling and prevention centers to improve services for individuals at risk of addiction and those suffering from addiction. Funding is provided as a grant for measures in prevention, counseling, therapy, rehabilitation, and integration support. The grant amount is determined by a fixed calculation key, which depends on the population size.
Who is Funded
This funding program targets non-profit organizations and independent providers in Lower Saxony dedicated to addiction counseling and prevention. The goal is to improve support services for individuals at risk of addiction and those suffering from addiction throughout the state.
What is Funded
Various measures directly related to the tasks of addiction and addiction prevention centers are funded. This includes both preventive activities and direct assistance services for individuals at risk of addiction and those suffering from addiction across different developmental phases.
Type and Extent of Funding
The program offers grants for institutional funding, the amount of which is based on a population-dependent key. Funding can cover up to 50% of total expenditures and considers specific needs and additional services.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet a range of conditions, spanning from needs assessment and work concept to staffing and quality standards.
Application Procedure
The application for funding must be submitted annually by June 30 for the following funding year to the Lower Saxony State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family. The decision on the grant is at the due discretion of the granting authority.
Legal Basis
The funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, which defines its legal framework and operational regulations. This is supplemented by general budget regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Minimum €30,700; The grant is calculated based on a lump sum of €3,070 (or €3,830 for Hanover) for every commenced 10,000 inhabitants, with the possibility of an increase of up to €23,000 per full-time position for prevention specialists.
Deadline:
30.06.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2025
Award Channel:
Individual Aid
Region:
Lower Saxony
Sectors:
Healthcare, Service Sector, Social Enterprises
Beneficiaries:
Addiction Counseling & Addiction Prevention
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Service Delivery, Awareness Campaigns, Capacity Building, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Lower Saxony Ministry for Social Affairs, Labor, Health and Equality
Managed By:
Lower Saxony State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family
Additional Partners:
Hanover Region, Districts, Independent Cities (for needs assessment and co-financing), Lower Saxony State Office for Addiction Issues (NLS) (expert opinion and consultation)