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Funding for Sports Projects
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The state of Saxony-Anhalt offers financial support to non-profit sports organizations for projects outside of regular training and competition activities. This funding aims to improve sports offerings, strengthen volunteer work, and support target-group-specific measures such as inclusion and integration.

Who is funded

This funding program targets non-profit sports organizations in Saxony-Anhalt. It aims to support a wide range of sports projects that go beyond regular training and competition activities. The program pursues social goals such as strengthening volunteer work, promoting inclusion and integration, and improving sports offerings for diverse target groups.

What is funded

Various sports projects are funded, extending beyond everyday sports activities and focusing on specific thematic areas. This includes measures to strengthen volunteerism, improve sports offerings, and specific initiatives for different target groups. The grant covers project-related personnel and material expenses.

Type and Scope of Funding

Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant within the framework of project funding. The grant is awarded by means of co-financing and can amount to up to 60 percent of the eligible total expenditures, with an own contribution of at least 10 percent from own funds expected.

Conditions and Requirements

The application process is subject to specific formal and content-related requirements. Eligible applicants are non-profit sports organizations that must ensure the overall financing of their projects and provide an own contribution. Funding is provided within the framework of available budget funds, and there is no legal entitlement to the grant.

Application Process

The application process involves a staggered submission of documents. First, the application documents must be submitted to the State Sports Federation of Saxony-Anhalt for a vote, before being forwarded to the State Administrative Office of Saxony-Anhalt for the actual approval. The selection of projects is based on a priority list created by a working group.

Funding is based on several legal foundations and guidelines of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which form the framework for granting subsidies for sports projects. These legal documents define the purpose, recipients, and conditions of the funding.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

60 percent of eligible total expenditures

Deadline

Deadline:

30.09.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Sport

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Ministry of Interior and Sport of Saxony-Anhalt

Managed By: State Administrative Office of Saxony-Anhalt

Additional Partners: State Sports Federation of Saxony-Anhalt e.V.

Website: Landesverwaltungsamt Sachsen-Anhalt