Funding for Facilities and Measures for Families and Family Associations

This funding program is aimed at non-profit associations, institutions, and organizations based in Saxony-Anhalt that are dedicated to strengthening families and parents' parenting skills. It includes supra-regionally active family associations, providers of family education and meeting opportunities, and operators of family centers in the state.

Various projects and measures that strengthen families' parenting skills and promote a family-friendly infrastructure in Saxony-Anhalt are funded. This includes supporting family associations, educational and meeting opportunities, and the operation of family centers. Both personnel and material expenses are considered, with certain cost categories excluded from funding.

The funding program offers grants as non-repayable subsidies, structured as institutional or project funding depending on the funding object. The funding amounts vary but are either fixed per participant day or set as a maximum amount per family center. Project durations are limited for certain measures.

Specific conditions must be met for applying for and receiving funding, relating to non-profit status, professional orientation, quality assurance, and reporting obligations. Special requirements apply to supra-regionally active family associations and family centers to ensure the statewide relevance and sustainability of the funded measures.

The application for funding must be submitted in writing to the State Administrative Office Saxony-Anhalt, State Youth Welfare Office. There are specific application deadlines depending on the funding object, and detailed documents must be attached to the application, including budget plans, project descriptions, and proof of non-profit status. After the completion of the measures, factual and utilization reports must be submitted.

The funding program is regulated by a specific guideline from the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Health, and Equality of the State of Saxony-Anhalt. It is based on various state and federal laws that define the purpose of the grant and the funding principles. This ensures transparent and legally sound allocation of funding.