Hessische Staatskanzlei

The Hessian State Chancellery is the government headquarters of the state of Hesse and the seat of the Minister-President. It plans the fundamental principles of state government policy, coordinates the cooperation of all ministries, and represents the state government before the state parliament. Beyond its administrative duties, the State Chancellery initiates and supports projects and funding programs to strengthen civic engagement – exemplified by the online portal “#deinehrenamt,” which assists clubs, associations, and private initiatives with the digitization and financing of their volunteer projects.

The Hessian State Chancellery is committed to continuously improving the framework conditions for voluntary engagement in Hesse. Our goal is to promote diverse civic participation, reduce bureaucratic obstacles, and support initiatives with targeted programs such as "#yourvolunteering" as well as digital application procedures. We believe that voluntary engagement is the backbone of our society and contribute to sustainably strengthening it through networking, qualification, and financial support.

The funding programs of the Hessian State Chancellery are aimed at non-profit organizations, associations, federations, foundations, volunteer agencies, as well as municipal authorities and private initiatives throughout Hesse. Projects supported include the recruitment and support of volunteers, association anniversaries, measures to ensure the future viability of organizations, educational and qualification programs, as well as innovative digitization projects in internal administration.