European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) in Baden-Württemberg
The European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) in Baden-Württemberg supports vocational training and further education, employment, and social inclusion with a focus on disadvantaged and job-seeking groups. Ongoing project calls allow applications for various funding priorities.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) is the European Union’s central instrument for investments in education and training, employment, as well as the fight against poverty and social exclusion. The state of Baden-Württemberg has developed its own strategy for the use of ESF Plus, which is documented in the draft Operational Programme 2021–2027 and emphasizes sustainable employment, lifelong learning, social inclusion, societal participation, and social innovation, while simultaneously promoting equality, equal opportunities, non-discrimination, and sustainability.
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
- Companies
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Fully completed application
- Fulfillment of the professional objectives and requirements according to the respective funding guidelines
Documents required for application
- Application form
- Project description
- Funding guidelines
Description
European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) in Baden-Württemberg is the central EU instrument for investments in education and training, employment, as well as combating poverty and social exclusion. The state strategy for the funding period 2021–2027 emphasizes sustainable employment, lifelong learning, equal opportunities, active social participation, and social innovation. Projects that improve labor market access for job seekers, create flexible further training and retraining opportunities, strengthen professional mobility, and ensure gender equality are particularly supported. Another focus lies on the social inclusion of disadvantaged groups through activating measures and non-discriminatory structures in the work environment.
Eligible applicants include companies, educational institutions, municipalities, chambers, associations, and other public or non-profit organizations as project sponsors. To be granted a subsidy, a fully completed application, a detailed project description, and compliance with the respective funding guidelines are required. The funding amount depends on the type and scope of the measure. Ongoing project calls allow for flexible application submissions, whereby, for example, specialist courses and part-time training can be applied for until 21.07.2025. A comprehensive guide on funding requirements, application forms, and funding guidelines supports the preparation of the documents.