Funding for Cross-Sectional Tasks of Care Associations

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Who is Funded: Target Groups and Coverage

This funding program from the Free State of Saxony supports recognized care associations based in Saxony that perform cross-sectional tasks. The funding aims to support the recruitment, counseling, and further training of volunteer caregivers and to provide information on care law and advance directives to strengthen social work in the Free State.

What is Funded: Measures and Costs

The program specifically funds personnel and material costs of care associations that focus on supporting and developing volunteerism in the area of care and advance planning. This includes the recruitment, training, and counseling of volunteer caregivers, as well as the provision of information on relevant legal precautionary measures.

Type and Scope of Funding

Funding is provided as a grant and consists of basic funding and performance-related flat rates. The exact amount of the grant depends on the number of recruited volunteer caregivers and the cases supervised, with a maximum amount being set.

Conditions and Requirements

Certain legal, personnel, and organizational requirements must be met for funding. These include the employment of qualified specialists, regular opening hours, the organization of events, and a minimum number of supervised volunteer care arrangements and advance proxies.

Application Procedure: Process and Selection

The application for funding must be submitted in writing to the Communal Social Association of Saxony, observing deadlines and required documents. The decision on funding is discretionary and takes into account available budget funds, with established projects potentially being prioritized.

Legal Basis: Authority and Regulations

The funding program is legally anchored by a specific directive of the Saxon State Ministry of Justice and by general budgetary provisions and state-specific administrative regulations.