Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend (BMFSFJ)
About the funder
The Federal Ministry for Education, Family, Seniors, Women and Youth (BMBFSFJ) is a supreme federal authority based in Berlin. It originated from the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, established in 1953, and took its current form in 2025 through the assumption of responsibilities in education policy. The ministry shapes policies for education, families, older people, gender equality, as well as child and youth protection. Well-known programs include: "Living Democracy!", Parental Allowance, Intergenerational Houses, Alliance Against Loneliness.
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Mission & Vision
The BMFSFJ sees itself as a ministry for social cohesion – for people at all stages of life. It strengthens families, promotes education from early childhood to lifelong learning, advocates for gender equality, protects the rights of children and youth, and supports older people in leading active lives with dignity.
Target groups
Non-profit organizations, associations, municipalities, educational institutions, as well as citizens in Germany are eligible for funding. Target groups of the funding programs include families and parents, children and youth, older adults, women and men in the field of equality, migrants, and civil society organizations. Geographical focus: entire federal territory.