Funding for Family Recreation Holidays and Family Breaks

This funding primarily targets social welfare organizations in Lower Saxony, which in turn support low-income families. The goal is to enable these families, including single parents and families with disabled members, to access recreational holidays and breaks, thereby promoting cohesion and health.

The program supports family recreation holidays and family breaks in Germany that aim for shared recreation, health, and the strengthening of family communities. It specifically promotes educational and care services, while purely religious or non-family-related measures are excluded.

Financial support is provided as a non-repayable grant. The amount of the grant varies depending on the type of measure (family recreation holiday or family break) and can be increased by specific surcharges for families with special needs. The funding duration is limited to a specific period per year and specific numbers of overnight stays.

Funding is tied to specific conditions, including income limits for families, residence in Lower Saxony, and requirements for the nature and implementation of the measures. Rules for application and cooperation with final recipients must be observed, ensuring cost transparency and the quality of services.

The application procedure is two-stage: families and program providers first submit their applications to the primary recipients, who check eligibility and determine the amount of the reduction. The approving authority then decides on the total grant to the primary recipients at its discretion and within the available budget.

The funding program is based on the guidelines for the provision of grants for the promotion of family recreation holidays and family breaks. These guidelines define the purpose and conditions of the funding, which is based on the Social Code Book and the State Budget Code.