Grants for Project Funding in the Senior Sector

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

The state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern supported projects aimed at improving the quality of life for older people. This funding sought to activate their socio-political potential and promote further development in senior-relevant areas, particularly through grants for events, qualification programs, and pilot projects.

Introduction

The state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern supported projects aimed at improving the quality of life for older people and activating their socio-political potential. The funding was provided as a grant and contributed to the further development in senior-relevant thematic areas.

Who is Funded

This funding was aimed at non-profit legal entities under private law as well as regional authorities with their headquarters in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The goal was to activate the potential of older people and improve their quality of life through targeted projects and initiatives.

What is Funded

The funding covered a variety of project types in the senior sector, from supra-regional events and qualification measures to innovative pilot projects. Certain expenditure categories were eligible for funding, while others, such as fees for full-time employees, were excluded.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding was provided as a non-repayable grant. The amount of the grant typically amounted to a maximum of 90 percent of the eligible expenses, but could be increased to up to 100 percent in particularly justified exceptional cases.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific conditions and requirements applied to the funding, including the implementation of the project in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, cooperation with local structures, and the deployment of suitable specialized staff. In addition, a self-contribution from the applicant was required, and there were requirements for budget design and quality assurance.

Application Process

The application process was carried out using specific forms available from the State Office for Health and Social Affairs. Applications for the following year could be submitted by October 31 of the current year. Approval was based on the discretion of the approving authority.

The funding was based on the Directive on the Granting of Subsidies for Project Funding in the Senior Sector, issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs, Integration and Equality. Supplementary regulations were found in the administrative provisions for the State Budget Ordinance of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

up to 90 percent of eligible expenses

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Social Enterprises, Service Sector, Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Older People

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Sport Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Managed By:

State Office for Health and Social Affairs

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