Qualifications for Long-Term Unemployed and Unemployed (ESF+ 2021–2027)

Last updated: 13.6.2025
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The Free State of Bavaria and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) support continuing education providers in implementing qualification projects for long-term unemployed and disadvantaged unemployed individuals. The goal is to improve their employability and labor market opportunities through vocational training combined with socio-pedagogical support and activation.

Who is Funded: Target Groups and Regional Focus

This funding program targets continuing education providers who implement projects for the qualification and labor market integration of long-term unemployed and disadvantaged unemployed individuals in Bavaria. The funding aims to sustainably improve the employability of these target groups.

What is Funded: Project Content and Services

Projects aimed at the vocational training of long-term unemployed and disadvantaged unemployed individuals are funded. This includes vocational qualifications, activation and support measures, and practical work experience.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Support

The program offers financial support in the form of grants. Funding can amount to up to 70% of eligible costs and is tied to specific project durations and minimum/maximum participant numbers.

Conditions and Requirements: Project Implementation

For funding, various legal, operational, and quality-related conditions must be met, ranging from the eligibility of the project sponsor to project implementation and compliance with European principles.

Application Procedure: Steps to Funding

The application process is digital via the ESF Bavaria 2021 online portal. Early application with a detailed project concept is required, as projects are selected by the Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labor and Social Affairs.

Funding is based on specific guidelines of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and Bavarian budget law. It is regulated by European and national laws and administrative provisions.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

up to 70% of eligible costs

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Bavaria (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Social Enterprises

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labor and Social Affairs (StMAS), European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

Managed By:

Bavarian State Ministry for Family, Labor and Social Affairs, Department S4; Center Bavaria Family and Social Affairs (ZBFS)

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