Funding of Fan Projects

Last updated: 14.6.2025
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The Free State of Saxony promotes measures and projects for the socio-preventive support of football fans to prevent violence in the vicinity of sports events and increase safety. This guideline enables various organizations to receive grants for fan projects according to the National Concept for Sports and Security (NKSS) as well as for specific violence prevention and coordination measures.

Who is funded?

This section describes the target groups and the geographical scope of the Fan Project Funding Guideline. Funding is primarily provided to organizations and institutions dedicated to the socio-preventive support of football fans and violence prevention in the context of sports events. The program aims to increase safety at these events and support positive fan work.

What is funded?

This section details the types of projects and measures supported under the Fan Project Funding Guideline. Funding includes both fan projects according to the National Concept for Sports and Security and specific initiatives for violence prevention and coordination in the context of football sports events. Various cost categories are recognized as eligible for funding.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section explains the type of financial support, its amount, and the typical project durations for the Fan Project Funding Guideline. The program grants non-repayable subsidies, the amount of which depends on the type of project and the eligible expenses.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential prerequisites and conditions for applicants and funded projects according to the Fan Project Funding Guideline. These include specific application requirements, cooperation conditions with sports associations, budget restrictions, and general legal provisions.

Application Procedure

This section describes the application process for the Fan Project Funding Guideline, from the submission of documents to the approval and disbursement of funds. Applications are submitted annually by a fixed deadline, and the decision rests with the Saxon State Ministry of the Interior.

This section highlights the legal foundation of the Fan Project Funding Guideline, which establishes its legitimacy and the framework for its implementation. It is based on the Saxon Budget Code and specific administrative regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Funding up to 50% of eligible expenses; for NKSS fan projects, equal to DFB/DFL co-financing.

Deadline

Deadline:

30.04.2026

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Saxony

Sectors

Sectors:

Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Service Sector

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Football fans

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Saxon State Ministry of the Interior

Managed By:

Saxon State Ministry of the Interior, Department 3 "Public Security and Order, State Police Headquarters"

Additional Partners:

German Football Association (DFB), German Football League GmbH (DFL), Fan Project Coordination Office at the German Sports Youth, Saxon Football Association

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