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Funding for Women's Shelters, Specialist Counselling Centers (Hotlines), and Intervention Centers
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

This Bavarian funding program offers financial support for women's shelters, specialist counselling centers (hotlines), and intervention centers. It aims to provide comprehensive protection and psychosocial support for women and their children affected by domestic and/or sexual violence. The program serves to implement the Istanbul Convention and ensures vital social assistance services in Bavaria.

Who is funded

This funding program specifically supports organizations in Bavaria that provide assistance services for women and their children affected by domestic and/or sexual violence. The program aims to ensure comprehensive coverage of protection and counselling structures in the Free State of Bavaria.

What is funded

Funding is provided for personnel and partially for material expenses for specialists in women's shelters, specialist counselling centers, and intervention centers that offer support to victims of domestic and/or sexual violence. The measures include crisis intervention, counselling, and accompaniment at various stages of the help-seeker's development.

Type and Extent of Funding

Funding is provided as a grant within the framework of project funding with fixed-amount financing. The amount of the grant varies depending on the type of institution and the type of personnel, with a self-contribution of at least 10% of the eligible expenses to be provided by the operator. The approval periods are generally calendar-year based.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific conditions apply to the funding regarding the equipment and operation of the facilities, staff qualifications, cooperation with other stakeholders, and financial participation from municipalities. These measures ensure the quality and sustainability of the assistance services.

Application Procedure

The application for funding must be submitted using specific forms to the Government of Middle Franconia by December 1st of the year preceding the approval period. Initial applications and significant changes require the approval of the Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labour and Social Affairs. Proof and audits are carried out by the approving authority.

The funding program is based on the directive of the Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labour and Social Affairs from February 24, 2022, and is in accordance with the budgetary provisions of the Free State of Bavaria as well as the objectives of the Istanbul Convention.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

533,997.00 EUR

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Bavaria (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Service Sector, Social Enterprises

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labour and Social Affairs (StMAS)

Managed By: Government of Middle Franconia, Social and Youth Affairs Department

Additional Partners: Umbrella organizations of the Bavarian Free Welfare Association, municipal administrative bodies, Bavarian Association of Districts, Bavarian Association of Cities

Website: Regierung von Mittelfranken