Funding for Family Relief Services in the Field of Assistance for People with Disabilities

This funding program is aimed at non-profit organizations and municipalities in Baden-Württemberg that offer short-term care services for people with disabilities. The goal is to promote the self-determined participation of these individuals and to relieve their families by maintaining and further developing a nationwide, needs-based care offering.

The program supports projects consisting of various measures for short-term care of people with disabilities. These include individual and group care, as well as networking to facilitate access to inclusive offerings from other providers. The funding covers personnel and material costs but excludes certain measures and general association work.

The funding program offers grants for projects in the field of family relief services. The grant is provided as a fixed-sum financing and is based on the population of the catchment area and municipal co-financing. The amount of the grant varies depending on the type and intensity of the care provided and covers personnel and material costs. The program must be applied for annually and runs until the end of 2026.

For funding, applicants and projects must meet specific conditions, including coordination with social planning, ensuring qualified personnel, and charging appropriate participant fees. Municipal co-financing is mandatory, and it is expected that own funds as well as services from third parties will be utilized.

The application procedure for funding family relief services takes place annually and is subject to deadlines. Applicants submit their application to the responsible regional council (Regierungspräsidium), which issues the grant notices after internal coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs. Disbursement and verification of the statement of use are handled by L-Bank.

The funding of family relief services in Baden-Württemberg is based on a specific administrative regulation of the Ministry of Social Affairs, supported by the State Budget Code and the State Administrative Procedure Act. These documents form the legal framework for the granting and administration of grants.