Welfare-Oriented Tasks and Extraordinary Social Measures
The State of Lower Saxony supported welfare-oriented tasks and innovative, model-character social projects with non-repayable grants. The program aimed to promote people with disabilities, elderly and care-dependent individuals, and persons in exceptional social problem situations. The amount of the grant depended on the nature and scope of the measure.
Who is Funded
The State of Lower Saxony funded natural and legal persons who undertook welfare-oriented tasks or implemented innovative social measures in Lower Saxony through this program. The goal was to improve the quality of life and social participation of various disadvantaged groups.
What is Funded
A variety of measures in welfare and the social sector aimed at improving the living situation of disadvantaged groups were funded. This included both investment and conceptual projects, from construction measures to research projects.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding was provided in the form of non-repayable grants, the amount of which depended on the nature and scope of the respective measure. Project funding could generally be approved for up to three years.
Conditions and Requirements
The approval of grants was at the discretionary power of the authority and was tied to compliance with budgetary regulations. An examination was also required to determine whether other funding opportunities were not available or had already been exhausted.
Application Procedure
Applications had to be submitted to the Lower Saxony State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family. The approval decision was at the discretion of the authority, based on available budgetary funds.
Legal Basis
The funding was based on specific guidelines of the State of Lower Saxony and was closely linked to budgetary provisions as well as gambling and casino levy laws.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Open Until:
31.12.2023
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony
Sectors:
Healthcare, Social Enterprises, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Other
Beneficiaries:
Welfare, People with Disabilities, Care-dependent Individuals, Socially Disadvantaged, Addicted Persons, Families, Disadvantaged Children & Youth
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Implementation, Infrastructure, Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development
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:
MI (Ministry of Interior), MF (Ministry of Finance)