Funding for Community Nurses for the Years 2023 to 2026

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Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographic Reach

The funding program is aimed at municipalities in Hesse that wish to create positions for community nurses. The goal is to improve home care and social participation for older people in Hessian districts and independent cities.

What is Funded: Project Contents and Costs

The funding program supports the creation of positions for community nurses who focus on preventive measures, care planning, and networking in the areas of medical, nursing, and psychosocial care. Only personnel expenses are funded in this context.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Support

The State of Hesse supports municipalities with a non-repayable grant for the creation of community nurse positions. The funding covers up to 80 percent of eligible personnel costs, limited to €50,000 per full-time position annually. The maximum funding period is three years, but no longer than until the end of 2026.

Conditions and Requirements: Prerequisites for Applicants

To receive funding for community nurse positions, applicants must meet certain prerequisites. These include ensuring overall financing, submitting a valid concept, and complying with general funding provisions of the State of Hesse. The program is not to be equated with state aid in the sense of the TFEU and requires support for monitoring and auditing processes.

Application Procedure: Step-by-Step to Funding

The application for funding for community nurse positions must be submitted electronically and by post to the Hessian Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Sport, Health and Care. Applications can be submitted annually on fixed deadlines and must include all required documents such as a valid concept and a financial plan.

Legal Basis: Official Documents and Provisions

The funding for community nurses is based on the guideline for funding for the years 2023 to 2026. It is subject to the budgetary provisions of the State of Hesse and other administrative regulations to ensure the lawful and economic use of the funding.