zuständige Regionalagentur

The ESF Regional Agencies in North Rhine-Westphalia are 16 regional contact points that, on behalf of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of the State of NRW (MAGS), support the implementation of the European Social Fund (ESF) across the region. They offer project sponsors, applicants, and companies comprehensive advice on funding opportunities, assist with funding procedures, and promote the networking of local stakeholders. Their services range from informational events and individual consultations to supporting projects in all phases of ESF application and management.

The Regional Agencies aim to increase the transparency and efficiency of ESF funding in NRW. They see themselves as competent local partners who identify regional needs, provide individual advice to those interested in funding, and promote cooperation between state authorities and local actors. In doing so, they contribute to the successful implementation of state policy labor market and social programs.

The main target groups of the ESF Regional Agencies are municipalities, regions, and local administrative units; project sponsors and applicants (e.g., associations, municipalities, private and public institutions); companies of all sizes with a need for ESF-funded measures; educational institutions, counseling centers, and social service providers; as well as network partners such as job centers, chambers, and trade unions that are active in labor market policy within the region.