Promotion of Voluntary Engagement in Neighborhoods (FEIN-Individual Measures)

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

The "Promotion of Voluntary Engagement in Neighborhoods (FEIN-Individual Measures)" program by the State of Berlin supports volunteer initiatives and residents in improving public infrastructure. It provides financial grants for material resources and funds projects located outside the areas designated for the "Social City" program, aiming to enhance quality of life and community cohesion.

Who is funded?

The Program for the Promotion of Voluntary Engagement in Neighborhoods (FEIN-Individual Measures) targets residents and non-profit community initiatives in Berlin. It supports measures to improve public infrastructure outside the areas designated for the Social City program.

What is funded?

FEIN-Individual Measures fund projects that improve public infrastructure in Berlin. This includes a wide range of facilities and installations for which material resources are provided. The material costs of the measures are primarily subsidized, with the applicants' own contribution in the form of voluntary engagement representing an important input.

Type and Extent of Funding

The program awards grants for individual measures in the field of voluntary engagement. The maximum funding amount per measure is limited, and the reimbursement of material costs is supported, with the voluntary commitment of the applicants being of great importance.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific conditions apply to participation in the FEIN program regarding application, project implementation, and financial processing. Important aspects include the description of planned activities, proof of voluntary services, and compliance with further regulations such as child protection and data protection.

Application Procedure

Applications for the FEIN program are submitted informally to the local district office. The district office provides advice and makes decisions on approval based on available funds.

The legal basis for the FEIN program is the leaflet on the granting of funding for Voluntary Engagement in Neighborhoods (FEIN-Individual Measures), which is based on the State Budget Code of Berlin.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€3,500

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Berlin (outside the areas of "Social City" / "Social Cohesion")

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Social Enterprises, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Schools, daycare centers, community centers, neighborhood homes, senior recreational facilities, social facilities, sports facilities, green spaces, public streets and squares.

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Infrastructure, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Housing

Managed By:

local district office

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