Free Offender Aid and Victim Protection Open
The state of Schleswig-Holstein offers grants to promote projects in free offender aid and victim protection. The program aims to strengthen social criminal justice and crime policy by funding resocialization measures, prevention programs, and support services for offenders and victims. It enables tax-privileged corporations and other suitable organizations to offer flexible and needs-based assistance.
Who is funded?
This funding program targets tax-privileged corporations and other suitable providers who are committed to free offender aid and victim protection in Schleswig-Holstein. The goal is to strengthen social criminal justice and crime policy through targeted support.
What is funded?
The program funds a wide range of projects and measures in offender and victim aid, from offender-victim mediation to therapeutic services, psychosocial process support, and integration measures. Eligible expenses are clearly defined, covering material and personnel costs, while hospitality costs are excluded. Projects can encompass various stages of development, from concept development to implementation and aftercare.
Type and Extent of Funding
The program offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants, which are provided as deficit financing with a maximum limit. The exact amount of funding depends on the respective individual funding guideline of the projects.
Conditions and Requirements
Funding is subject to specific conditions such as the obligation to contribute own funds and the priority use of other public funding. There are also obligations to provide evidence and reports for effectiveness review.
Application Process
The application for funding must be submitted in writing and electronically by September 30 of a year for the following year to the competent ministry. Approval is granted at dutiful discretion, and disbursement occurs according to a payment plan. The use of funds must be demonstrated by financial and factual reports.
Legal Basis
The funding program is based on the "Guideline for the Promotion of Measures for Free Offender Aid and Victim Protection 2022 to 2026", which was issued by the Ministry of Justice, Europe and Consumer Protection and the Ministry of Interior, Rural Areas, Integration and Equality. The Resocialization Act Schleswig-Holstein and budgetary provisions apply in addition.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
The amount of the grant depends on the respective individual funding guideline.
Deadline:
30.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2026
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Schleswig-Holstein (Germany)
Sectors:
Healthcare, Service Sector, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises
Beneficiaries:
Offender aid, victim protection, resocialization, social criminal justice
Funding Stages:
Planning, Experimental Development, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Justice and Health, Ministry of Interior, Rural Areas, Integration and Equality
Managed By: Ministry of Justice and Health