Funding for Child and Youth Welfare through the Federal Child and Youth Plan (KJP)
The Federal Child and Youth Plan (KJP) is a key funding instrument of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ). It supports non-governmental youth welfare organizations through grants to enable nationwide significant measures in child and youth work, youth social work, and family support. The goal is to promote the individual and social development of young people and strengthen the infrastructure of child and youth welfare.
Who is funded
The program targets youth welfare organizations, particularly non-governmental organizations, associations, and professional organizations. The measures must be of nationwide significance and promote the objectives of the Basic Law. Funding is provided nationwide and also includes international exchange.
What is funded
Various measures and projects are funded across all areas of child and youth welfare, from youth work and education to family assistance and child protection. The measures range from personnel and activity costs to model and special projects.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is generally provided as a non-repayable grant, mostly as partial financing. The amount of the grant depends on the type and scope of the measure, with fixed amounts set for certain activities and personnel costs. Project durations vary depending on the type of measure.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific legal and administrative requirements apply to funding under the KJP. These include compliance with professional standards, ensuring the proper use of funds, and special regulations for consortia and the budget. The independence of the organizations is maintained.
Application Procedure
Applications for the funding program must be submitted by November 30 of the preceding year for the following fiscal year. Applications are submitted either directly to the Federal Ministry or through a central agency that submits collective applications. Approval is granted by written grant notice.
Legal Basis
The funding program is based on the Guidelines on the Granting of Subsidies and Services for the Promotion of Child and Youth Welfare through the Federal Child and Youth Plan (KJP) of September 29, 2016. These guidelines legally anchor the program and define its objectives and cooperation with various stakeholders.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Depends on the type and scope of the measure; fixed amounts for specific activities and personnel cost shares (e.g., 40 EUR/participant/day for courses, up to 3,000 EUR for small activities).
Deadline:
30.11.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Germany (nationwide), European foreign countries, non-European foreign countries
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Service Sector, Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Other
Beneficiaries:
Child and Youth Welfare
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Applied Research, Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Implementation, Evaluation, Awareness Campaigns, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)
Managed By:
Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)
Additional Partners:
States (Länder), municipal authorities, federal central organizations of independent child and youth welfare