Funding for Migration in Germany

Migration presents municipalities, associations, educational institutions, and social organizations in Germany with concrete challenges every day – from language support and access to education, to labor market integration and social counseling. Funding is often the decisive lever to reliably start projects, expand services, and sustainably support people in settling and participating. Especially because needs vary greatly by region, a close look at suitable programs is worthwhile.

The current funding focus is primarily on integration and participation, social cohesion, as well as democracy promotion and anti-racism. Frequently funded are also municipal approaches in neighborhoods, support for vulnerable groups (e.g., refugees, women, children and youth, LGBTIQ*), as well as transitions into training, qualification, and recognition of degrees. Additionally, digital formats such as multilingual counseling, learning opportunities, or data protection-compliant tools are gaining importance – as are impact and quality assurance, meaning transparent goals, results, and evaluation.

The funding landscape is broad: alongside federal programs (e.g., via BMI/BAMF or BMFSFJ), states, municipalities, and EU funds such as AMIF, ESF Plus, or CERV play an important role. At the same time, the application process is often becoming more demanding – with requirements for co-financing, cooperation, reliable needs data, and coherent financing and sustainability plans.

The Reflecta Funding Compass helps you quickly find suitable funding in the field of migration in Germany: with matching by target group, region, and project, as well as support in application preparation. This allows you to focus on what matters – an effective project concept and successful implementation.