Funding of model projects to combat racism by the Federal Government Commissioner for Anti-Racism
Nationwide funding of innovative model projects against racism by the Anti-Racism Commissioner of the BMAS. Funding volume per project: €200,000–500,000, duration up to 24 months. Applications by 06.02.2026, 12:00 noon via email.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The aim of the funding is to strengthen civil society actors in their commitment against racism, support those affected in dealing with racist hostility, and implement measures against structural racism in areas such as the labor market, healthcare, housing, and education. A focus is placed on empowering migrant organizations and raising awareness and qualifications within social institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Services of external providers (training, seminars, moderation)
- Material costs (rent, office and infrastructure)
- Expense allowances for volunteers
- Domestic travel expenses
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Non-eligible expenses
- Foreign travel expenses
- Original mandatory tasks of the federal government, states, and municipalities
- Retroactive costs
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- At least three federal states or nationwide orientation
- Projects must demonstrate model character and uniqueness compared to existing offerings
- Projects must not have started at the time of application submission
- Own and third-party funding share at least 10%
- Commitment to the free democratic basic order
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Documents required for application
- Project description (4–15 pages)
- Project application form (WORD/PDF)
- Financial plan (Excel/PDF)
- Articles of association and excerpt from the register of associations
- Tax exemption certificate from the tax office
- Proof of signing authority
- Evidence for indicators and monitoring
- Attachments to the financial plan
Evaluation criteria
- Model character and uniqueness of the project
- Federal interest and transferability of the results
- Clarity and structure of the project description
- Sustainability strategy
- Quality of success indicators
Description
Call for Proposals for Model Projects to Combat Racism offers civil society actors nationwide the opportunity to implement innovative pilot projects aimed at strengthening those affected and institutions against racism. The focus is on measures for awareness-raising, qualification, and empowerment, particularly of migrant organizations, as well as strategies against structural disadvantages in the labor market, education, healthcare, and housing. Model projects with a unique approach and high potential for transferability to other regions will be funded. The funding amount per project ranges from €200,000 to €500,000 per year, with a duration of up to 24 months. Applications must be submitted by email by February 6, 2026, 12:00 noon. A project description (4–15 pages) and a financing plan are mandatory, with at least 10% own or third-party co-financing required. Evaluation criteria include model character, federal interest, clarity of project structure, sustainability strategy, and qualitative success indicators.
Eligible for funding are associations, federations, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions operating regionally or nationwide that are not part of the federal administration and commit to the free democratic basic order. Projects must not have started before approval and must not already be funded by other bodies for the same purpose. Eligible expenses include personnel costs, external services (training, moderation), material costs (rent, office), expense allowances for volunteers, domestic travel costs, hospitality according to the Federal Travel Expenses Act, and an administrative flat rate of up to 5%. Ineligible are foreign travel costs, original mandatory tasks of state authorities, and retroactive costs. The funding rate is up to 90%. The predefined success indicators and a sustainable utilization strategy must be detailed in the application.
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