Funding for Holiday and Leisure Activities for Children and Young People (Youth Holiday Fund Directive)

This funding primarily targets youth welfare offices and the State Youth Council Schleswig-Holstein e.V., who organize or support holiday and leisure activities for children and young people, as well as family holidays for financially disadvantaged or large families. The measures must benefit children and families with their main residence in Schleswig-Holstein to enable social participation and recreation.

The program supports holiday and leisure activities for children and young people, as well as family holidays, aimed at promoting social participation and family cohesion. Funding covers necessary expenses such as fees, travel costs, accommodation, and meals, subject to certain value limits for items. The measures focus on recreational and leisure activities.

Grants are awarded as non-repayable subsidies, with the amount depending on the type of measure. For holiday camp measures, there is a daily rate per child and caregiver, while family holidays receive a daily rate per family member and travel day, limited to 65 percent of the total expenses. The total budget for 2023-2025 is EUR 450,000.00, distributed according to a fixed key among the districts and independent cities.

Applicants must meet certain legal and administrative conditions to receive funding. These include financial participation by the local provider and families, ensuring overall financing, and compliance with specific requirements for the design of measures and holidays. The main residence of beneficiaries in Schleswig-Holstein is a core prerequisite.

The application process begins with the annual submission by the youth welfare offices to the State Youth Welfare Office. Families submit their applications for family holidays directly to the responsible youth welfare offices. The disbursement of approved funds occurs in installments. Important deadlines for applications and proof of use must be observed.

The funding is based on a specific directive of the State of Schleswig-Holstein, which forms the legal basis for supporting holiday and leisure activities for children and young people, as well as family holidays. This directive is in accordance with other relevant social codes and state regulations.