Grant

Support for Measures in the Field of Civic Engagement

Grants for civil society engagement in Lower Saxony. Applications can be submitted continuously.

Social Cohesion/Democracy

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Lower Saxony
Only for non-profit organizations

Funding objective

Promotion and strengthening of civic engagement in Lower Saxony through financial grants for associations, initiatives, and projects that foster social cohesion and democratic cooperation.

Eligible to apply

  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Interest Groups and Other Associations
  • Public Institutions

Funding requirements

  • Registered office or area of activity in Lower Saxony
  • Proof of non-profit status or equivalent legal form
  • Project related to civic engagement

Description

The program “Support for Measures in the Field of Civic Engagement” provides grants in Lower Saxony to associations, initiatives, and non-profit organizations for the implementation of civil society projects. The goal is to strengthen social cohesion and promote democratic participation through financial resources for volunteer-driven activities. The Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour, Health and Equality continuously allocates funding to realize engagement projects in the fields of “Engagement for Social Cohesion/Democracy” as well as “Labour & Social Affairs.”

Funding is granted to organizations based or operating in Lower Saxony that can demonstrate their non-profit status or an equivalent legal form and whose projects have a clear connection to civic engagement. Applications can be submitted at any time, allowing projects to be planned and launched flexibly. This provides especially volunteer-engaged individuals, civil society initiatives, and associations with an uncomplicated opportunity to apply for funding without being bound to fixed deadlines. Thus, the program makes an important contribution to the sustainable promotion of voluntary engagement and the strengthening of democratic structures in the region.

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