Equitable Participation of People with Migrant Background

This funding program of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg aims to strengthen the equitable participation of people with a migrant background in public life and promote intercultural opening. Support is primarily directed at migrant organizations as well as other organizations based or primarily active in Hamburg.

The program supports projects, activities, and measures aimed at strengthening participation and intercultural opening. This includes a wide range of eligible expenses, such as funds for project work, rental costs, and material expenses for self-administration. The funding aims to support the establishment and professionalization of migrant organizations, as well as networking within and outside the communities.

The program offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants for project funding with deficit financing. The amount of the grant varies depending on the type of project, with up to 10,000 Euros for projects and up to 2,500 Euros for events per year. A co-financing share of over 5% is required for all projects.

Various conditions must be met for funding, including ensuring social data protection and adhering to economy and efficiency principles. Projects must not have started before applying, and a co-financing share must be provided. Cooperations, especially so-called tandem projects, are given preferential treatment. Furthermore, transparency obligations such as public relations and reporting must be observed.

The application procedure requires the timely submission of complete documents at least two months before the project begins. First, a draft project concept must be submitted for preliminary review. Approval is granted at the discretion of the Social Authority within the framework of available budget funds. After the project ends, a detailed proof of use including a factual report must be submitted.

The funding is based on the Funding Guidelines for the Promotion of Equitable Participation of People with Migrant Background, which came into force on January 1, 2023. These guidelines are a further development of the Hamburg Integration Concept from 2017 and are supplemented by general budgetary and administrative procedural provisions. Information on the guidelines and other relevant regulations is publicly accessible.