Funding for Municipal Integration Centers Open
The state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports municipalities in operating Municipal Integration Centers (KI) and their integration work through grants. The KOMM-AN NRW program particularly promotes voluntary engagement in the integration of refugees and newly arrived immigrants. It distinguishes itself by directly strengthening municipal structures and focusing on local needs.
Who is Funded
Municipalities in North Rhine-Westphalia can receive grants for the operation of Municipal Integration Centers (KI) as well as for municipal integration work. The funding is aimed at districts and independent cities that meet certain requirements and actively work for the integration of people with a migration background.
What is Funded
The program supports a wide range of activities within Municipal Integration Centers, from improving participation to promoting voluntary engagement. It covers personnel and material expenses and targets various phases of integration work.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a grant, primarily in the form of project funding with full or fixed-amount financing. The amount of the grant varies depending on the type and scope of the measure and the staffing of the Municipal Integration Center.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicant Municipal Integration Centers must meet a series of structural and operational requirements to be eligible for funding. This concerns organizational independence, strategic orientation, and the type of measures carried out.
Application Procedure
The application process requires electronic submission to the Arnsberg District Government. Decisions on funding are made at the discretion of the authority and within the limits of available budget funds.
Legal Basis
The legal basis of the funding program is the Participation and Integration Act in conjunction with the specific funding guideline and other administrative regulations and circular decrees.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Up to 57,000 € per specialist position and up to 50,000 € for material expenses per Municipal Integration Center annually.
Deadline:
31.10.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia
Sectors:
Other
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry for Children, Youth, Family, Equality, Refugees and Integration of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, Ministry of School and Education
Managed By: Arnsberg District Government – Department 36, Competence Center for Integration (KfI)
Website: Kompetenzzentrum für Integration