Funding under the Children and Youth Promotion Plan (KJP NRW)

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Who is funded

The funding program of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia primarily targets independent and public youth welfare organizations that wish to implement measures to strengthen and develop young people. It covers a wide range of target groups and promotes projects that support the social participation, education, and personal development of children and young people in NRW.

What is funded

This program supports a variety of measures in child and youth welfare, from direct youth work to research and digitalization, as well as preventive offers and investments in infrastructure. It covers necessary personnel and material expenses and aims to promote projects at various stages of development to develop innovative approaches and improve existing services.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program primarily offers grants as a financial instrument, with the type of financing varying between project, institutional, fixed-rate, and co-financing. The funding amount is measure-dependent and ranges from lump sums per participant or event to percentage shares of total expenses. The project duration is typically designed for annual projects, with specific periods of tied use for investments.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must meet specific legal and administrative conditions to receive funding from the Children and Youth Promotion Plan NRW. This includes compliance with specific guidelines, requirements for cooperations, and the appropriate use of funds, considering own contributions and collective bargaining provisions. Additionally, publicity obligations and, for investments, special securities must be observed.

Application Procedure

The application process for the Children and Youth Promotion Plan NRW is structured and requires submission by December 1 of the previous year. Approval is granted by the responsible state youth welfare offices or the Supreme State Youth Authority, based on discretion and available budget funds. Specific templates and appendices for application and proof of use are provided.

Legal Basis

The Children and Youth Promotion Plan NRW is legitimized by guidelines of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Funding is based on detailed legal provisions of the State Budget Code and the Children and Youth Promotion Act, supplemented by further specific regulations and administrative provisions. The relevant texts are accessible via official channels.

Introduction

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia promotes youth work and services in the field of youth welfare based on the Children and Youth Promotion Plan. This program aims to support measures that strengthen young people in their development, promote their participation in society, and ensure the future viability of youth work infrastructure. Funding is provided in the form of grants, the amount of which depends on the respective measure.