"REGIO AKTIV" – Regional Coordination (REKO)

The "REGIO AKTIV" program aims to adapt employment promotion in Saxony-Anhalt to specific regional needs. It is primarily aimed at districts and independent cities, but also allows other legal entities and organizations to participate. The focus is on integrating disadvantaged groups and improving the transition from school to work.

The program funds a variety of projects and measures aimed at improving labor market integration and vocational education in Saxony-Anhalt. This includes supporting specific target groups, developing competencies, career orientation, and coordinating and quality-assuring labor market policy at the regional level. Eligible expenses are clearly defined, with the purchase of fixed assets and voluntary benefits being excluded.

The "REGIO AKTIV" program provides non-repayable grants and is implemented as project or partial financing, based on eligible expenses. The amount of funding is variable and adapts to project requirements, with lump sums for personnel and indirect expenses, as well as possibilities for co-financing through own contributions. Project durations vary depending on the funding area, but generally allow for long-term support.

The program is subject to strict conditions and requirements, ranging from the establishment of regional working groups to compliance with state aid regulations. Applicants must meet organizational prerequisites and submit detailed concepts. Furthermore, comprehensive obligations exist regarding transparency, documentation, and verification of fund utilization.

The application procedure for "REGIO AKTIV" is predominantly two-stage, with project selection by the Regional Working Group (RAK) preceding a formal application to the approving authority. Direct application is possible for certain funding areas. The entire process requires transparent documentation and comprehensive cooperation with the auditing and evaluation bodies.

The "REGIO AKTIV" program is based on a specific guideline of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which is supplemented by a series of EU regulations and national budgetary laws. These legal bases ensure the legitimacy, structure, and financial processing of the funding.