Bielefeld Refugee Fund of the Solidarity Foundation for Unemployment and Poverty
Unbureaucratic financial support for refugees in Bielefeld: individual assistance up to €100 and group offers up to €2,000. Applications can be submitted at any time as long as funds are available.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The Bielefeld Refugee Fund provides targeted individual assistance and supports projects for the integration of refugees in Bielefeld beyond the legally mandated scope. Through financial grants, counseling, and cooperation with the city of Bielefeld, the transition to the new environment is to be facilitated and social participation enabled.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of sports equipment
- Learning and teaching materials
- Course and event fees
- Equipment for group activities (e.g., jerseys)
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Employment at the City of Bielefeld or in associations involved in refugee assistance
- Independent initiatives or volunteers engaged in refugee work
- Submission via professionals or volunteers
Documents required for application
- Application form "Bielefeld Refugee Fund"
- Signed application by email, fax, or post
- If applicable, supporting endorsement from a reference person or institution
Description
Since 1999, the Bielefeld Refugee Fund of the Solidarity Foundation for Unemployment and Poverty has supported refugees in Bielefeld through unbureaucratic individual assistance and group projects. In cooperation with the City of Bielefeld, financial grants are available to cover individual needs such as sports equipment, learning materials, course fees, or transportation tickets. Professionals, independent initiatives, and volunteers from welfare organizations or municipal institutions can submit applications at any time, as long as funds are available. To apply, the completed application form "Bielefeld Refugee Fund" is sufficient, accompanied by a possible endorsement from a reference person or institution. After a brief review by the Solidarity Foundation and the Social Department of the city, approval results in a transfer or cash payment.
The funding amounts are divided into two categories: up to €100 are available for individuals, while group initiatives can apply for up to €2,000. The latter is aimed at clubs, sports teams, or volunteer language programs that wish to involve multiple refugees in integration activities. The fund’s goal is to enable services beyond statutory benefits and thus facilitate entry into social life. The Solidarity Foundation, supported by donations from citizens and businesses, manages administration and allocation to ensure prompt assistance and sustainable participation. Interested applicants submit their signed application by email, fax, or post—decisions are made promptly to directly support the integration process.
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