Equal Opportunities and Combating Gender-Based Violence Open
The Free State of Saxony comprehensively promotes equal opportunities for women and men, the acceptance of sexual and gender diversity, and the fight against gender-based violence. The program offers grants for a wide range of projects, from supporting municipal equality officers and business start-ups by women in rural areas to operating specialized protection and counselling centers for victims of violence. The goal is to establish sustainable structures in Saxony to promote equality and improve the support system.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Regional Focus
This funding guideline of the Free State of Saxony addresses a wide range of actors committed to equal opportunities, the acceptance of sexual and gender diversity, and the fight against gender-based violence. The funding targets both established organizations and public institutions as well as individual female entrepreneurs in rural Saxony to achieve a comprehensive impact.
What is Funded: Contents and Project Types
The funding program supports a variety of projects that serve to promote equality and combat gender-based violence. These include awareness-raising and educational measures, the establishment and operation of shelters and counseling centers, and the promotion of innovative model projects and business start-ups by women.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program offers financial support in the form of grants, which are provided as partial or fixed-amount financing depending on the type of project. Various maximum funding amounts and an own contribution are foreseen. Projects can generally be funded over several years.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants and their projects must meet certain requirements. These include professional qualifications of personnel, compliance with financial regulations, location within the Free State of Saxony, and specific conditions for certain funding areas, such as compliance with the de minimis rule for business start-ups.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for funding equal opportunities and combating violence in Saxony has different deadlines depending on the type of project. It requires the submission of specific documents to the responsible granting authorities. The decision on funding is made at the discretion of the authority and within the framework of available budget funds.
Legal Basis of Funding
The funding for equal opportunities and combating gender-specific violence in the Free State of Saxony is based on a specific guideline from the Saxon State Ministry of Justice and for Democracy, Europe and Equality. This guideline is embedded in superordinate budgetary legal provisions and international agreements that define the legal framework of the program.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
330,000 €
Deadline:
31.08.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Saxony (Germany)
Sectors:
Social Enterprises, Service Sector, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Equality for women and men, acceptance of sexual and gender diversity, combating gender-based violence, business start-ups by women in rural areas
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Service Delivery, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Commercialization, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Saxon State Ministry of Justice and for Democracy, Europe and Equality
Managed By: Saxon State Directorate, Saxon Municipal Social Association
Website: Landesdirektion Sachsen