Funding for the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ)

Last updated: 14.6.2025
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The state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania supports Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) organizations with grants from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). The aim is to promote young people up to 27 years of age in their social engagement and to strengthen their career or study choice competence. The funding amounts to EUR 185.00 per participant-month and is available for projects in various social and cultural fields in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Who is funded?

The program for funding the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) is aimed at legal entities under public and private law in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The goal is to promote social engagement and strengthen young people's career or study choice competence. Funding is granted exclusively for projects within the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

What is funded?

The program supports projects for the implementation of the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) in various social sectors. Specific costs per participant-month are subsidized to enable the provision of these services. The funding focuses on the project implementation phase, particularly the provision of services within the framework of the FSJ.

Type and Extent of Funding

The funding program offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The amount of the grant is set as a fixed amount per month and participant. The program is valid until August 31, 2029.

Conditions and Requirements

To claim funding, applicants must meet certain legal and administrative requirements concerning both approval as an FSJ organization and compliance with specific regulations during project implementation. Furthermore, the auditing rights of various authorities must be observed.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for FSJ funding is form-bound and must be addressed to the State Office for Health and Social Affairs. The approval of grants is based on a discretionary decision and is made in writing.

The funding for the Voluntary Social Year in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is based on a specific state guideline as well as relevant European and national legal provisions. This comprehensive legal basis ensures the legitimacy and framework conditions of the funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

EUR 185.00

Open Until

Open Until:

31.08.2029

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Healthcare, Cultural Institutions, Social Enterprises, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Child and youth welfare, childcare facilities, monument preservation, culture, democracy, refugee work, sports, youth education and accommodation facilities

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Service Delivery, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Sport Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Managed By:

State Office for Health and Social Affairs

Additional Partners:

European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

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