LWL Budget for Work
The LWL Budget for Work promotes the integration of people with disabilities into the primary labor market. It offers financial support such as wage subsidies and bonuses to employers and affected individuals, enabling equal participation in working life in Westphalia-Lippe.
Who is funded
The LWL Budget for Work is aimed at employers and people with disabilities who seek integration or professional qualification in the general labor market in Westphalia-Lippe. The program aims to promote and support the equal participation of people with disabilities in working life.
What is funded
The program supports various measures and projects for the professional integration of people with disabilities, including wage subsidies, bonuses, and qualification measures. The funding covers direct employment relationships as well as preparatory steps and training.
Type and Scope of Funding
Financial support is provided in the form of grants, the amount and duration of which vary depending on the type of funding and are tailored to individual needs. The program covers ongoing wage costs as well as one-time bonuses and training costs.
Conditions and Requirements
The program is subject to specific application deadlines, minimum working hours, and compliance with local standard wages. Benefits are subsidiary to other funding, unless it involves special cases of workshop changes to inclusion enterprises.
Application Procedure
The application process begins with a written submission to the LWL Inclusion Office for Work and requires prior obtaining of a specialist service opinion. Funding approval is granted based on an examination of the application documents.
Legal Basis
The basis of the LWL Budget for Work is the guideline of the Landscape Association Westphalia-Lippe, which came into force on January 1, 2023. The program is deeply rooted in German social law, particularly Social Code IX, as well as in international conventions and federal laws on participation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Up to 75% of the adjusted gross employee wage (wage subsidy); up to 4,000 € (inclusion bonus); individual needs coverage (inclusion budget); reimbursement of training remuneration (LWL Budget for Training).
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Westphalia-Lippe (Germany)
Beneficiaries:
Employers, people with disabilities
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Market Introduction, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Landscape Association Westphalia-Lippe (LWL)
Managed By:
LWL Inclusion Office for Work
Additional Partners:
Integration Specialist Services (IFD)