Support for Volunteer Agencies and Volunteer Exchange Platforms

The funding program of the State Chancellery of Rhineland-Palatinate specifically supports the promotion of volunteer agencies and volunteer exchange platforms in Rhineland-Palatinate. It is aimed at non-profit organizations and public institutions, particularly municipalities and associations engaged in the field of voluntary infrastructure. The focus of the grants is on strengthening local volunteer support to promote social cohesion and democratic participation. A co-financing scheme is offered, which is graduated according to the population size of a municipality and enables co-financing equal to the respective municipal contribution. In this way, the funding program supports projects that intensify the establishment and further development of local volunteer networks and thus modernize the civil society infrastructure in the region in the long term.

The funding measure emphasizes the importance of voluntary engagement for society and contributes to the sustainable development of municipal infrastructures. The program allows for continuous funding, enabling ongoing investments in projects to strengthen volunteerism. The funding requirements are clearly defined: municipalities and associations can submit applications to implement their projects locally and thereby intensify dialogue and cooperation among various stakeholders. Through the involvement of diverse actors and experts, a broad consensus on the importance of voluntary engagement is created, which ultimately contributes to a vibrant civil society.

The State Chancellery of Rhineland-Palatinate, Volunteer and Citizen Participation Coordination Office in Mainz, acts as the central contact point for all matters related to application submission and project implementation. The initiative offers structured support and promotes exchange among project sponsors to efficiently and sustainably improve local structures. Thanks to this strategic funding, municipal volunteer initiatives are strengthened so that they can actively contribute to social cohesion and social integration. This funding measure provides a significant impetus for the expansion of volunteer support, which is reflected in the broad promotion of civic engagement in Rhineland-Palatinate.