Individual Case Assistance – AWO Saarland Foundation

The individual case assistance of the AWO Saarland Foundation supports non-profit organizations in Saarland in overcoming acute material and social emergencies of individuals. After careful assessment of need and exclusion of state aid, those in need—such as homeless people, children and families affected by poverty—are provided with short-term 100% grants. The assistance can be used in a needs-oriented manner for stable housing, social participation, healthcare, support for livelihood, school or training requirements, as well as other acute emergencies. Key criteria include the urgency of the emergency, proof of exclusion of other support claims, and comprehensive documentation of fund usage.

Interested institutions submit a concise short application with evidence of need and exclusion of other aid—applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Following the disbursement, a receipt copy documenting the use of funds must be submitted. In this way, the foundation guarantees efficient and targeted assistance for people in acute emergency situations. Thus, the funding instrument helps secure social existence and open up opportunities for participation. Non-profit organizations in Saarland can find all funding guidelines and the application form in PDF format on the AWO Saarland Foundation’s website.