Counselling Centers for Violence Against Children and Young People Open
The State of Lower Saxony supports counseling centers primarily working in the area of violence against children and young people. This program provides grants for personnel and material expenses to ensure assistance, support, and preventive information for affected individuals and their environment. The goal is to sustainably strengthen child protection in the region.
Who is Funded
The funding program of the State of Lower Saxony is aimed at recognized providers of counseling centers dedicated to protecting children and young people from violence. The goal is to provide assistance and prevention in the region.
What is Funded
The program supports specific services of counseling centers in the area of child protection, including direct counseling and preventive offerings. Personnel and material expenses incurred for these essential tasks are funded.
Type and Scope of Funding
Support is provided as a non-repayable grant for partial financing of project costs. The funding amount is tied to personnel expenses and certain material expenses, with the total funding not exceeding half of the eligible expenses.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions apply to the funding regarding the operation of the counseling center, staff qualifications, and networking with other institutions. These ensure the quality and effectiveness of the support services.
Application Procedure
The application must be submitted annually by December 1st for the following year to the Lower Saxony State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family. Approval is at the discretion of the authority and within the available budgetary funds.
Legal Basis
The funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Lower Saxony Ministry for Social Affairs, Labor, Health and Equality and is subject to the general administrative regulations of the State Budget Ordinance.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Up to 50% of personnel expenses (based on salary group S 15 TV-L S) and up to 5,000 € annually for material expenses. Total funding may not exceed 50% of eligible expenses.
Deadline:
01.12.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony (Germany)
Sectors:
Healthcare, Service Sector, Social Enterprises
Beneficiaries:
Counseling centers primarily working in the area of violence against children and young people.
Funding Stages:
Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
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 (State Youth Welfare Office – Department I)
Website: Niedersächsisches Landesamt für Soziales, Jugend und Familie