Federal Senior Citizens Plan
The Federal Senior Citizens Plan (Bundesaltenplan) of the BMFSFJ financially supports associations and organizations that promote older people in their independent and equal lives in society. The program is characterized by the targeted promotion of nationally relevant senior citizen policy projects, model initiatives, and international activities. The aim is to strengthen the potential of older people and ensure their active participation in demographic change.
Who is funded: Target groups and reach
The Federal Senior Citizens Plan is aimed at organizations actively committed to the interests of older people. The funding aims to strengthen the independence and equal participation of seniors in society nationwide.
What is funded: Project types and themes
The Federal Senior Citizens Plan supports a variety of projects and measures aimed at promoting older people. This includes funding associations and organizations, model projects for concept development, co-financing of EU projects, and international collaborations.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Federal Senior Citizens Plan provides non-repayable grants as project funding. Funding is generally provided as partial financing within the framework of deficit financing, with fixed-rate financing provided for certain measures such as seminars and international work. The amount of the grant depends on the specific funding measure.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding from the Federal Senior Citizens Plan, applicants must meet certain legal and administrative requirements, particularly regarding the start of the project, budget management, and adherence to reporting deadlines. No specific consortium or de minimis regulations are mentioned.
Application Process
The application process for the Federal Senior Citizens Plan requires the submission of complete documents, including financing plans and concepts, directly to the Federal Ministry or via a central office. Approval is granted in writing, and the use of funds must be demonstrated in detail.
Legal Basis
The Federal Senior Citizens Plan is based on specific guidelines of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth and is legitimized by the Federal Budget Code and the Administrative Procedure Act. These regulations ensure the legal basis and the correct processing of funding.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
The amount of the grant depends on the funding measure. Seminars and conferences are funded with fixed amounts (e.g., max. €34 per day per person for accommodation/meals, €51 one-time for travel costs, €256 per day for speaker fees). Model projects are based on cost and financing plans, with personnel costs eligible according to TVÖD rates. International work for older people also has specific fixed amounts (e.g., €77 surcharge per participant for measures in Germany, max. €1,534 per measure).
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Germany
Sectors:
Social Enterprises, Service Sector, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training
Beneficiaries:
Seniors and elderly people
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Planning, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery, Implementation, Policy Development, Basic Research, Applied Research, Monitoring
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)
Managed By:
Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)