SSDI

Sächsisches Staatsministerium des Innern

State ministry

About the funder

The Saxon State Ministry of the Interior (SMI) is a state ministry based in Dresden. It was (re)established in 1990 following German reunification; a predecessor existed since 1831. The SMI is responsible for public security and order, police, fire and disaster protection, municipal affairs, elections, sports, as well as extremism prevention and democracy promotion. Well-known programs include: Municipal Prevention Directive (RL KommPräv), sports funding, Saxon State Prevention Council.

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Mission & Vision

Shaping citizen-friendly policies and contributing to the attractiveness of the Free State of Saxony both internally and externally, with a focus on municipalities, security, civil protection, and sports.

Target groups

Target groups are municipalities and communities, independent welfare organizations, sports organizations, non-profit associations, as well as citizens in the Free State of Saxony. A fundamental requirement is usually a registered office or area of activity in Saxony.