Inclusion through Education and Participation
The State of Lower Saxony and the European Social Fund (ESF+) support municipalities, educational institutions, and independent youth welfare organizations in projects that enable optimal educational participation for children and young people. This includes the conception, testing, and evaluation of training and qualification modules, as well as the establishment of educational networks. The funding is provided as a grant and contributes to strengthening the educational infrastructure.
Who is funded: Target groups and geographical reach
The "Inclusion through Education and Participation" program targets municipalities, educational institutions, and independent youth welfare organizations in Lower Saxony. Funding is aimed at the entire state territory of Lower Saxony, with a distinction made between more developed regions (SER) and transition regions (UR). The overarching goal is to optimize the educational participation of children and young people through improved framework conditions.
What is funded: Project content and costs
The program supports projects focused on qualifying and networking individuals involved with children and young people to improve their educational participation. Eligible expenses include personnel and fee costs, as well as participant remunerations, while double funding from other EU sources is generally excluded. Projects can cover various stages of development, from conception to evaluation.
Type and Extent of Funding
Financial support is provided in the form of a non-repayable grant. The amount of funding varies depending on the program area: projects in more developed regions (SER) receive 40% of the eligible expenses, while projects in transition regions (UR) are funded at 60%. The project duration is generally limited to 24 months.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions must be observed for application and project implementation. These include adherence to geographical requirements, ensuring overall financing, and demonstrating quality criteria. The program also emphasizes adherence to cross-cutting principles and participation in data collection for monitoring purposes.
Application Procedure
The application process requires mandatory preliminary consultation by NBank and the submission of documents via the application portal. Eligibility for funding is assessed using a scoring model. Approval is granted by NBank after obtaining a professional opinion from the Ministry of Education.
Legal Basis
The "Inclusion through Education and Participation" funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Education and is supplemented by several EU regulations and national administrative provisions. The official guideline is the primary legal basis of the program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
40% (SER), 60% (UR)
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony (Districts of Celle, Cuxhaven, Harburg, Heidekreis, Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lüneburg, Osterholz, Rotenburg (Wümme), Stade, Uelzen, Verden) and the remaining state territory
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Social Enterprises
Beneficiaries:
Education & Training, Health & Social Affairs
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Planning, Experimental Development, Evaluation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Lower Saxony Ministry of Education
Managed By:
Investment and Development Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank)
Additional Partners:
European Social Fund (ESF+)