Funding under „EhAP Plus – Integration Helps Against Exclusion of the Most Disadvantaged Persons“
The Federal Programme „EhAP Plus – Integration Helps Against Exclusion of the Most Disadvantaged Persons“ supports activities that improve the living situation and social integration of particularly disadvantaged newly immigrated EU citizens, as well as homeless persons or those at risk of homelessness. The programme promotes targeted outreach, counselling, and support, as well as the sensitisation of professionals, to facilitate access to assistance and reduce discrimination.
Who is Funded
The EhAP Plus funding programme supports organisations in improving the living situation and social integration of particularly disadvantaged persons in Germany. Various legal entities and partnerships are eligible to apply, provided they form cooperation or project consortia. The programme aims to strengthen the social integration of newly immigrated EU citizens, members of minorities, and homeless persons or those at risk of homelessness.
What is Funded
Within the EhAP Plus programme, activities aimed at improving the living situation and social integration of specific target groups are funded. This includes targeted outreach, counselling, and support, as well as the sensitisation of professionals to facilitate access to existing assistance services and reduce discrimination. The programme emphasizes low-threshold approaches and the avoidance of duplicate structures with existing services.
Type and Scope of Funding
The EhAP Plus programme offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The funding is set for a period of four years, with a maximum funding amount per project and a required own contribution. The financing consists of funds from the European Social Fund Plus and national funds.
Conditions and Requirements
Participation in the EhAP Plus programme requires adherence to specific rules and regulations, from application submission to project implementation. This includes formal requirements, the structure of cooperations, detailed budget conditions, and the obligation to observe cross-cutting principles such as gender equality and anti-discrimination.
Application Procedure
The EhAP Plus application process is two-stage and requires the electronic submission of expressions of interest and subsequent funding applications via the Z-EU-S funding portal. Project selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation by independent experts and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
Legal Basis
The EhAP Plus funding programme is based on specific European and national legal provisions that legitimize its structure and implementation. These regulations ensure compliance with funding principles and transparency standards for the granting of subsidies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
2.500.000 EUR
Open Until:
31.12.2028
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Germany
Sectors:
Social Enterprises, Service Sector, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Particularly disadvantaged newly immigrated EU citizens and their children under 18, members of minorities (e.g., Roma), homeless persons or those at risk of homelessness and their children under 18. Indirectly also employees of public administrations, institutions of the regular assistance system, and local social work organisations.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS)
Managed By:
German Pension Insurance, Knappschaft-Bahn-See (KBS)