Funding under the ESF Plus Federal Program „Akti(F) Plus – Active for Families and their Children“

The Akti(F) Plus program targets cooperation and project networks that aim to support families and their children at risk of social exclusion and poverty. The funding aims to improve the social and economic participation of these families by providing targeted measures and support in various areas of life.

The Akti(F) Plus funding program supports measures and activities aimed at the social and economic participation of families with special support needs. This includes a wide range of counseling and coaching services, as well as the establishment and expansion of cooperation structures.

Akti(F) Plus provides grants to support families in need. The funding amount varies by region and can be up to 90 percent of eligible expenses. Minimum and maximum amounts for total expenses are set for each project.

To participate in Akti(F) Plus, certain prerequisites and conditions must be met, particularly regarding the qualification of applicants, the composition of cooperation networks, and adherence to overarching funding principles. There are also regulations on own contributions and the avoidance of double funding.

The Akti(F) Plus application process is two-stage and begins with the submission of an expression of interest via a special online portal. The selection of projects takes place according to a transparent procedure.

The Akti(F) Plus funding program is based on specific funding guidelines from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, which are published in the Federal Gazette. These guidelines define the framework conditions and the process of grant allocation.