Vocational Reintegration of Inmates and Released Prisoners into Society and the Labor Market
The State of Lower Saxony, with funds from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), supports measures for the vocational and social reintegration of inmates and released prisoners. The aim is to strengthen individual competencies for successful integration into the labor market and society. The program targets legal entities that implement corresponding projects in close cooperation with correctional facilities.
Who is Funded
This program funds legal entities under private or public law that carry out measures for the vocational and social reintegration of inmates and released prisoners in Lower Saxony. The overarching goal is to improve the integration of the target group into the labor market and society.
What is Funded
The program supports measures for competence strengthening and integration into the labor market and society, targeting inmates and released prisoners. This includes a variety of competence areas and can also encompass innovative model projects. Eligible expenses are clearly defined, while double funding is excluded.
Type and Extent of Funding
The program provides non-repayable grants as co-financing for project durations typically spanning 30 months. The funding amount varies depending on the project area.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific legal, administrative, and operational conditions apply to application submission and project implementation. This includes the need for close cooperation with correctional facilities and compliance with important quality criteria and overarching EU principles.
Application Procedure
The application procedure requires prior consultation with NBank and timely submission of documents via its customer portal. Approval is granted within the framework of available budgetary resources and at the discretion of the approving authority.
Legal Basis
The funding program is based on a specific directive of the State of Lower Saxony and is regulated by various EU regulations as well as state internal administrative provisions.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
up to 40 percent (SER), up to 60 percent (TR) of eligible expenses
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Lower Saxony (Transition Region – TR: districts of Celle, Cuxhaven, Harburg, Heidekreis, Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lüneburg, Osterholz, Rotenburg (Wümme), Stade, Uelzen, Verden; More Developed Region – SER: rest of the state territory)
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Social Enterprises, Research and Development
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Planning, Implementation, Experimental Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice, European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
Managed By:
Investment and Promotional Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank)
Additional Partners:
Correctional Facilities, Managing Authority