Hessian Labor Market Promotion
The Hessian Labor Market Promotion supports regional projects for the integration of disadvantaged people into training and employment, as well as for securing skilled labor in Hesse. The program offers grants for a variety of measures, including qualification, language promotion, and support for apprenticeship relationships. It is financed by state funds, partly supplemented by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), and aims to strengthen individual potential and equal opportunities.
Who is funded
The Hessian Labor Market Promotion primarily targets organizations and institutions that carry out projects for the integration of disadvantaged people into the education and labor market, as well as for securing skilled workers in Hesse. The funding is regionally oriented and aims to strengthen the potential of participants and improve access to employment and qualification.
What is funded
The program supports a variety of projects and measures for labor market integration, qualification, and securing skilled workers. This includes offers from training preparation to vocational qualification, also taking into account health promotion and digital competence development. Eligibility for funding is based on Simplified Cost Options.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Hessian Labor Market Promotion is granted as a non-repayable subsidy, with the amount and form of funding varying depending on the funding offer. This ranges from fixed amounts per participant place to co-financing of total expenses.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions apply to the application and implementation of projects. These include ensuring overall financing, adherence to procurement regulations, and compliance with reporting obligations. The program is declared as not relevant for state aid.
Application Procedure
The application process differs depending on the funding area and takes place either electronically via the WIBank application portal or in writing to the Regierungspräsidium Kassel. Project applications are evaluated by an approval committee using an evaluation matrix.
Legal Basis
The Hessian Labor Market Promotion is based on specific funding principles of the Hessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration and is subject to a number of state and, if applicable, European legal provisions.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Varies by funding offer; up to 12,300 € per place per year (QuB), up to 90% of eligible total expenses (IdeA), maximum 7,000 € in total (AKZ)
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Hesse (Germany)
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Labor market integration, skilled labor securing, qualification
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Capacity Building, Implementation, Planning, Policy Development, Service Delivery, Evaluation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Hessian Ministry for Labor, Integration, Youth and Social Affairs
Managed By:
Wirtschafts- und Infrastrukturbank Hessen (WIBank), Regierungspräsidium Kassel