Funding for Measures for Women and Girls Affected by Violence Open
The State of Lower Saxony promotes measures for women and girls affected by violence, particularly through women's shelters and counseling centers. This program provides financial support for psychosocial counseling, accommodation, and preventive work. It aims to improve victim protection and raise public awareness of the important issue of violence prevention.
Who is funded?
The State of Lower Saxony supports non-profit and public institutions that help women and girls in situations of violence. The funding aims to provide protection and counseling to persons affected by violence and to raise public awareness of the issue, particularly through women's shelters, counseling centers, and BISS facilities throughout Lower Saxony.
What is funded?
Specific measures and services for women and girls affected by violence are funded. This includes direct aid offers such as accommodation and psychosocial counseling, as well as preventive and educational work aimed at overcoming violence.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program offers non-repayable grants. The amount of funding varies greatly depending on the type of supported institution (women's shelter, counseling center, BISS) and its capacity or case numbers. There are specific annual lump sums and case-related grants.
Conditions and Requirements
The funding is subject to specific requirements regarding the human and material resources of the facilities, staff qualifications, and cooperation obligations, particularly for BISS centers. Occupancy and case numbers are used to calculate the funding amount.
Application Procedure
The application must be submitted annually by November 1 for the following calendar year to the Lower Saxony State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family. A simple proof of use is required.
Legal Basis
The funding is based on the Guideline on the Granting of Subsidies for the Promotion of Measures for Women and Girls Affected by Violence.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Varies depending on the type and scope of the measure (women's shelters, counseling centers, BISS). Annual grants range between 2,500 € and over 100,000 €, depending on occupancy places, case numbers, and personnel.
Deadline:
01.11.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2026
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony
Sectors:
Healthcare, Service Sector, Social Enterprises
Beneficiaries:
Women and girls affected by violence
Funding Stages:
Service Delivery, Awareness Campaigns, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Lower Saxony Ministry for Social Affairs, Labor, Health and Equality
Managed By: Lower Saxony State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family
Additional Partners: Police Inspection
Website: Niedersächsisches Landesamt für Soziales, Jugend und Familie