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Funding for Family Recreation in Family Holiday Centers and Weekend Parental and Family Education Programs
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The Free State of Bavaria offers financial support to low-income families for shared recreational holidays in recognized family holiday centers and for participation in weekend parental and family education programs. The aim is to strengthen family cohesion and parenting skills.

Who is Funded

The Free State of Bavaria supports low-income families residing primarily in Bavaria with the financing of shared recreational holidays and parental education programs. The goal is to strengthen family cohesion and parenting skills.

What is Funded

The program supports two main areas: recreational holidays in recognized family holiday centers and specific weekend parental and family education programs. Costs for accommodation, meals, and educational units are covered.

Type and Extent of Funding

Funding is provided as a subsidy in the form of fixed-amount financing, with the amount depending on the type of measure and the number of participants. A family's own contribution is required.

Conditions and Requirements

To apply for and receive funding, certain legal, administrative, and financial conditions must be met, including income limits, residence in Bavaria, and adherence to reporting deadlines.

Application Procedure

The application process is carried out through the Bavarian Center for Family and Social Affairs and includes online or postal submission of applications with income verification, review by the authority, and subsequent disbursement of approved funds upon proof of the measure.

The funding program is based on a framework agreement between the Free State of Bavaria and the umbrella organizations of independent welfare associations, supplemented by budgetary provisions and specific social security codes.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 19.50 € per day for adults and children; up to 25.50 € per day for children with disabilities (maximum 90% of expenses for family holidays). For family education, up to 30.50 € per adult and 27.00 € per child per day.

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2026

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Individual Aid

Region

Region:

Bavaria

Sectors

Sectors:

Service Sector, Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, Social Enterprises

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Low-income families, parents, single parents, foster parents, single mothers and fathers, grandparents, expectant mothers and fathers.

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Service Delivery, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labour and Social Affairs (StMAS)

Managed By: Bavarian Center for Family and Social Affairs (ZBFS)

Additional Partners: Umbrella organizations of independent welfare associations

Website: Zentrum Bayern Familie und Soziales (ZBFS)