Funding for the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ)
The "Funding for the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ)" program by the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, co-financed by the European Social Fund, supported organizations in providing FÖJ placements. It aimed to promote the ecological commitment of young people up to 27 years of age and enable them to gain professional orientation in environment, agriculture, and forestry.
Who is funded
This program was aimed at organizations (providers) of the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It aimed to promote the ecological commitment of young people and enable them to gain professional orientation.
What is funded
The funding supported projects for the implementation of the Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) in specific ecological and agricultural areas. Standardized costs per participant per month were subsidized.
Type and Extent of Funding
This funding program offered a non-repayable grant based on standardized unit costs. The amount of the grant was fixed per participant month and intended for the duration of an FÖJ.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants had to meet certain legal, organizational, and procedural requirements. These included approval as an FÖJ provider, having a registered office in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and supervising a minimum number of young people.
Application Procedure
The application process was in writing and addressed to the State Office for Health and Social Affairs (Landesamt für Gesundheit und Soziales). The procedure included advance payments, monthly proofs, and a final verification of use report.
Legal Basis
The legal basis for the funding of the Voluntary Ecological Year was a specific administrative regulation of the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, supplemented by EU regulations and the State Budget Code.
Similar Programs
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
€557.00 per participant per month
Open Until:
31.12.2023
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Education and Vocational Training
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Evaluation, Policy Development, Planning, Awareness Campaigns, Product Development, Other, Feasibility Study, Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Consumer Protection Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Managed By:
State Office for Health and Social Affairs