Grant

Funding within the framework of the funding guideline Integrative Measures

Earmarked, non-repayable grant for projects aimed at the integration and active participation of people with a migration background, as well as for strengthening social cohesion in Saxony.

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Grant criteria

Application level: Advanced
Region: Saxony
Funding rate: up to 95%
Project duration: 12 months

Funding objective

Support for measures that promote the integration and participation of people with a migration background in all areas of social life, support the intercultural opening of organizations, strengthen democratic and integration-promoting migrant self-organizations, and improve the language and initial orientation skills of refugees and asylum seekers.

Eligible expenses

  • Personnel expenses
  • Material expenses
  • Travel expenses
  • Costs for placement and final tests

Non-eligible expenses

  • Capital expenditures
  • Expenses for fundraising and interest

Eligible to apply

  • Educational Institutions
  • Public Institutions

Funding requirements

  • Intercultural competencies and language skills of the personnel
  • References from comparable projects
  • Involvement of regional cooperation partners
  • Statement from the district or independent city as of the application deadline

Documents required for application

  1. Project description
  2. Financing plan with proof of own contribution
  3. Statement from the district or independent city
  4. Declaration regarding payment of taxes, duties, and social contributions
  5. Specimen signature of an authorized signatory

Evaluation criteria

  • Intercultural competencies of the project team
  • Language skills of the personnel
  • References from comparable projects
  • Relevance for social cohesion

Description

Program Objective and Funding Priorities

The earmarked, non-repayable grant under the funding guideline for Integrative Measures in Saxony supports projects that make migration an opportunity for social cohesion. Funded initiatives include the intercultural opening of organizations, the active participation of people with a migration background, and the strengthening of democratic migrant self-organizations. Additionally, measures to improve language skills and initial orientation competencies of refugees and asylum seekers serve sustainable integration. Financing covers up to 95% of eligible personnel expenses, material costs, travel expenses, as well as costs for placement and final assessments, and extends over a maximum project duration of twelve months.

Eligibility and Application Procedure

Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations, associations and federations, municipal authorities, adult education centers, providers of independent welfare services, language course providers, as well as scientific institutions in cooperation with public-benefit-oriented partners. Key quality criteria include the intercultural and linguistic competencies of the project team, verifiable references from comparable projects, and close involvement of regional cooperation partners. A 5% co-financing share must be documented through own or third-party funds. Required documents include a detailed project description, a financing plan, a statement from the local district or independent city, a declaration regarding the payment of taxes and social contributions, and a specimen signature. Application deadlines vary depending on the project category between July 31 and October 31, with continuous submission possible for small and special projects.

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