Funding for Initiatives in Civic Engagement

The funding program supports natural or legal persons under public or private law who are active in civic engagement in Lower Saxony. The aim is to secure and expand structure-promoting measures, especially for volunteer agencies and central volunteer organizations.

The program supports various measures in civic engagement, from the establishment and operation of volunteer agencies to the qualification of guides. Material and personnel expenses are subsidized, while investments are excluded. The funded projects contribute to strengthening the structures of volunteering.

The program offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The funding amount varies depending on the type of project and the recipient. Specific funding rates and maximum amounts are set for volunteer agencies, LAGFA Niedersachsen, and the Volunteer Academy Lower Saxony e.V.

Funding is linked to specific prerequisites and minimum standards that must be met by the recipients. These relate to the type of services provided, organizational requirements, and local networking. Furthermore, certain rules regarding budget utilization and proof obligations must be observed.

The application procedure is clearly defined with an annual deadline for most funding areas. Applications must be submitted on time to the responsible approval authority, which also provides the necessary forms. The selection is made at its dutiful discretion and considering the overall structure of the territorial corporation.

This funding program is based on specific guidelines of the state of Lower Saxony, which set the framework for granting subsidies in civic engagement. In addition, general administrative regulations on the State Budget Code apply, regulating procedures and the use of budget funds.