Social Counseling for Refugees in North Rhine-Westphalia

This funding program is aimed at non-profit private law corporations and religious communities with public-law corporation status that employ specialists for the social counseling of refugees in North Rhine-Westphalia. The overarching goal is to support the integration and well-being of refugees through professional counseling services.

The program funds a variety of counseling services and support measures for refugees, which are carried out in special counseling centers. Financial support extends to personnel and material expenses, while certain cost categories are excluded from funding. The funded projects focus on providing services and building capacity in the field of social work.

Funding is provided as a grant in the form of project funding with fixed-rate financing. The amount of the grant depends on the qualification of the personnel and the type of counseling center, with both personnel and material expenses having specific maximum funding rates. Disbursement occurs in two partial payments per year.

Specific legal, administrative, and operational conditions apply to applicants and funded institutions. These include requirements for non-profit status, staff qualifications, documentation of counseling services, and ensuring the neutrality of the work. Special conditions also apply to the organization and operation of the counseling centers.

The application process for funding social counseling for refugees in North Rhine-Westphalia includes the submission of specific forms and attachments. The approving authority decides on the grants within its discretionary powers. Disbursement of funding amounts occurs in fixed installments after the grant decision becomes final.

This funding program is based on a specific guideline of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which forms the legal framework for granting subsidies for social counseling of refugees. In addition, general administrative regulations on the state budget order apply. The associated official texts and annexes are publicly accessible.