Funding of services to support daily living as well as model projects to test new care concepts and care structures
The state of Lower Saxony promotes, pursuant to § 45c SGB XI, the development and expansion of recognized services for everyday support, the qualification of neighborhood helpers, as well as pilot projects to test new care concepts. Grants cover up to 50% of eligible personnel and material costs. Initial applications are possible until July 31, continuation applications until December 31.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of the development and expansion of services to support daily living (AZUA), training and further education, as well as professional guidance for volunteers and personnel employed on a minor or social insurance basis, and support for pilot projects to test new care concepts and care structures in Lower Saxony.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
- Training and further education
- Measures for professional guidance and coordination
- Scientific support and evaluation
Non-eligible expenses
- Paid transport services for care-dependent persons
- Costs for therapy services
- Administrative ancillary costs
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Individuals
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Recognition as a service for support in everyday life according to § 45a SGB XI or proof of expected recognition in the funding year
- Proof of personal and professional suitability of the personnel deployed (certificate of good conduct, first aid training, qualification)
- Application submission before the start of the project
- Proof of liability insurance coverage
Documents required for application
- Guideline_for_the_Funding_of_AZUAs_and_Model_Projects_according_to_Section_45c_Social_Code_Book_XI.pdf
- Application_Guideline_AZUA.pdf
- Application_Form_Legal_Entity.pdf
- Application_Form_Individual.pdf
- Application_Form_Neighborhood_Helper.pdf
- Lower_Saxony_Recognition_Regulation_Social_Code_Book_XI.pdf
- Billing_Form.pdf
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content
- Sustainability aspects
- Quality assurance
- Scientific support and evaluation
Description
In Lower Saxony, the state supports the development and expansion of recognized services for everyday support as well as pilot projects to test new care concepts in accordance with § 45c SGB XI. As a non-repayable grant, up to 50% of eligible personnel and material costs are covered, with a maximum project duration of 60 months. Initial applications can be submitted until July 31, and continuation applications until December 31 of the previous year. Eligible for funding are public institutions, private individuals, interest groups and associations, as well as legal entities and partnerships from the fields of social affairs, health, and labor & social affairs.
The funding objective is the sustainable strengthening of local and needs-based care provision. Supported are the expansion of everyday accompaniment services (AZUA), the qualification of neighborhood helpers, professional guidance and coordination of volunteers as well as employees subject to social insurance contributions, and the scientific support of innovative pilot projects. A prerequisite for approval includes, among other things, recognition according to § 45a SGB XI (or proof of anticipated recognition), proof of personal and professional suitability (extended certificate of good conduct, first aid training, qualification certificates), as well as existing liability insurance coverage. Detailed application documents and guidelines are available from the Lower Saxony State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family.
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