General and Political Further Education

This funding program targets recognized independent educational institutions within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The main objective is to promote general and political further education measures that contribute to the development of lifelong learning and quality improvement in this field.

The program supports a variety of measures in general and political further education, from seminars and workshops to online offerings and guided tours. The funding covers the planning, organization, and implementation of these projects and covers the corresponding personnel and material expenses.

This program offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The funding amount can be up to 90 percent of the incurred personnel and material expenses. A fixed maximum funding sum per project is not specified; rather, the support is based on the eligible costs of the measures carried out.

Certain fundamental conditions must be met for funding, particularly regarding the continuous provision of services and alignment with democratic values. Collaborations are also possible under clear agreements, and there are specific requirements for budget management and public communication of the project.

The application for funding must be submitted in writing and in the prescribed form by September 30th for the following year. Detailed plans and declarations are required and must be submitted to the approving authority, the State Office for Health and Social Affairs. Approval is granted in writing by means of a grant notice.

The funding program for general and political further education in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is based on specific guidelines and laws that regulate its validity and application. The relevant regulation was issued in 2019 and expired at the end of 2024.