Independent Offender Aid by the State Working Group of Independent Welfare Associations in Lower Saxony

The program for promoting independent offender aid in Lower Saxony targets non-profit organizations and independent welfare associations based in Lower Saxony. The goal is to provide sustainable support for outpatient social measures that promote the resocialization and social integration of offenders, thereby reducing the risk of recidivism.

The program supports outpatient social measures for the resocialization and integration of offenders, offered by independent welfare service centers in Lower Saxony. Funding covers personnel and material costs necessary for these measures.

Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant. The amount of the grant is based on the eligible personnel and material expenses of the project, with certain percentages of personnel expenses being funded.

Specific conditions apply to funding regarding the professional implementation of measures, staff qualifications, and co-financing. Furthermore, requirements for reporting and proof of fund utilization must be met.

The funding application must be submitted in writing and before the start of the project, by a fixed deadline in the previous year. The approving authority decides on applications at its discretion and within the limits of available budgetary funds.

The funding program is established by a directive of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice and is subject to further specific administrative regulations and decrees that govern its implementation.