Funding for the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ Guideline)

This funding program is aimed at recognized Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) organizations in Lower Saxony. The goal is to strengthen young people's sustainable interaction with nature and the environment and to promote their environmental awareness.

The funding for the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) in Lower Saxony aims to support FÖJ organizations with direct expenses for participants. This includes specific areas such as environmental and nature protection, and education in an ecological context.

The program provides non-repayable grants to partially cover costs incurred by recognized FÖJ organizations for participants. The funding is a fixed monthly lump sum and varies depending on the type of additional benefits granted to the FÖJ volunteers.

The funding for the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) in Lower Saxony is tied to specific prerequisites concerning both the recognized organization and the participants. These include age limits, contract contents, and participation in seminars.

Applications for funding for the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) in Lower Saxony must be submitted to the Alfred Toepfer Academy for Nature Conservation (NNA). The procedure includes using specific forms and submitting a simplified proof of use after the FÖJ has ended.

The funding for the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) in Lower Saxony is based on a specific state guideline. This guideline defines the framework and procedures for granting subsidies and ensures the legal basis of the program.