Funding for Youth Work and Youth Social Work (VV-JuFöG)

The Rhineland-Palatinate state funding program targets youth work providers, independent youth welfare organizations, and recognized youth associations. The goal is to strengthen youth work and youth social work within Rhineland-Palatinate by supporting both voluntary and full-time activities and innovative projects.

The funding program covers a broad spectrum of measures and projects in youth work and youth social work. This includes educational programs, innovative endeavors, personnel and material costs, as well as investments in infrastructure, and is aimed at various stages of project development.

The funding program offers financial support in the form of grants and administrative flat-rates, with the amount of funding varying depending on the type of measure and target group. There is no fixed project duration, as funding is tied to specific measures or the year-round operation of offices and specialists.

For measures and projects to be eligible for funding, applicants must meet specific conditions regarding content, participant age limits, and event duration. Specific requirements for staff qualifications and ensuring the professional quality of youth work must also be observed. Funding is tied to compliance with budgetary regulations.

The application process varies depending on the type of funded measure and takes place either directly with the responsible ministry or the State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Supply, sometimes also through the State Youth Council or the Youth Office. Submission deadlines are either fixed on March 1 and September 1, or depend on the end or beginning of the measure.

The funding guideline for youth work and youth social work in Rhineland-Palatinate is enshrined in a specific administrative regulation, which is regularly updated and forms the legal basis for the allocation of state funding.