Hessian Labor Market Promotion

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

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.

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

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

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

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Hesse (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Labor market integration, skilled labor securing, qualification

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

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

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