ESF 2021–2027: Project Calls and Announcements

The ESF+ project calls and announcements for the funding period 2021–2027 provide a central overview of current funding opportunities in the state of Berlin. On the website of the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Enterprises, interested project sponsors can find continuously updated calls and schedules for funding announcements. The European Social Fund (ESF+) supports innovative initiatives that strengthen vocational qualification, promote social inclusion, and sustainably improve employment opportunities in the capital. Designed as a grant, the program targets initiatives in the areas of vocational training and further education, education, labor & social affairs, as well as social services.

Funding is provided to companies, non-profit organizations, public and educational institutions, as well as start-ups based in Berlin that wish to implement projects within the ESF+ funding areas. A prerequisite for funding is compliance with ESF guidelines and the submission of a project concept that includes a clear project outline, financial planning, and impact description. The detailed scheduling of project calls enables early project preparation and strategic submission. This allows the implementation of new measures to be specifically aligned with the funding cycles and increases the prospects of success for innovative solutions promoting social participation and vocational integration.