EFRE Program for District Centers III Funding Guideline
The EFRE Program for District Centers III (STZ III) of the State of Berlin supports non-investment measures for the sustainable stabilization and development of socially disadvantaged areas. It aims to support the establishment and development of district centers to strengthen social cohesion and participation, based on the principles of community work.
Who is funded?
The "District Centers III" funding program of the State of Berlin targets non-profit legal entities active in community, district, and neighborhood work. The funding aims to strengthen social infrastructure and cohesion in specifically disadvantaged areas of Berlin by supporting projects that promote civic engagement and social participation.
What is funded?
The "District Centers III" program funds non-investment socio-integrative projects to strengthen social infrastructure and develop district centers. The measures focus on social cohesion, intergenerational participation, and democracy-supporting initiatives, with certain cost categories being eligible for funding and others excluded.
Type and Extent of Funding
The "District Centers III" program offers grants as deficit financing for socio-integrative projects in Berlin. EFRE funds cover up to 40% of the annual total costs of a maximum of 150,000 EUR, requiring national co-financing of 60%. Projects are designed for a duration of up to three years, with options for extension.
Conditions and Requirements
The approval of funding for "District Centers III" is tied to specific conditions, including adherence to territorial strategies, consideration of selection criteria, and observance of overarching principles. Applicants must consent to data processing and comply with certain public procurement and budgetary regulations.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for the "District Centers III" program begins with a call for expressions of interest by SenIAS. Interested organizations submit their project proposals to the Program Service Provider (PDL), who performs a preliminary assessment. The selection of projects and the determination of the funding amount are based on a technical evaluation by SenIAS.
Legal Basis
The legal basis for the "District Centers III" funding program is the "District Centers III Program" funding guideline dated July 22, 2022, which is based on the State Budget Code of Berlin. The program is closely integrated into European and national regulations, particularly the EU Umbrella and EFRE Regulations, as well as relevant Berlin budgetary and administrative procedure laws.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
€150,000 annually
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Spandau (Falkenhagener Feld/Spandauer Neustadt, Heerstraße), Reinickendorf (Märkisches Viertel, Auguste-Viktoria-Allee, Reinickendorf-Ost), Mitte (Wedding, Moabit-Nord), Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Kreuzberg-Nord), Neukölln (Neukölln-Nord, Gropiusstadt), Lichtenberg (Neu-Hohenschönhausen), Marzahn-Hellersdorf (Marzahn-Nord, Hellersdorf-Nord), Steglitz-Zehlendorf (Thermometer-Siedlung), Tempelhof-Schöneberg (Nahariyastraße), Treptow-Köpenick (Kosmosviertel) (Berlin)
Sectors:
Social Enterprises, Service Sector, Healthcare
Beneficiaries:
Community Work, District & Neighborhood Work
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Senate Department for Integration, Labour and Social Affairs (SenIAS), European Regional Development Fund (EFRE)
Managed By:
Gesellschaft für soziale Unternehmensberatung mbH (gsub), State Office for Health and Social Affairs (LAGeSo)
Additional Partners:
League of Welfare Organizations, Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Housing