Assistance for Released Prisoners
Funding of the ongoing operations of the central offices for assistance to released prisoners as well as of hostels and counseling centers for juvenile and adult released prisoners in Austria.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Partial funding of private associations engaged in the care and reintegration of (former) prisoners, released inmates, and day-release prisoners.
Eligible expenses
- Operating costs
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Sponsorship as a private association
- Proof of activity in the care of (former) prisoners, released inmates, or day-release prisoners
Description
The Post-Release Assistance supports non-profit organizations throughout Austria – from Burgenland through Vienna to Vorarlberg – in maintaining their central offices, residential facilities, and counseling centers for juvenile and adult ex-offenders. Through a one-time grant, operating costs are partially financed, thereby strengthening the care, reintegration, and relapse prevention of (former) inmates and day-release prisoners. The focus is also on young adults who require assistance with housing search and securing their livelihood after release. A total annual budget of approximately €2.1 million is available, allocated in accordance with the Probation Assistance Act (§ 29d BewHG) and the special guidelines of the Federal Ministry of Justice.
Eligible for funding are exclusively private associations and interest groups that can demonstrably prove active involvement in the care of ex-offenders. For application, a formal proof of sponsorship and ongoing activity in post-release assistance suffices. Funding applications can be submitted at any time, ensuring uninterrupted support. The objective is the sustainable financing of operating costs to guarantee continuous and professional support for the target group. Through this funding, the Ministry of Justice makes an important contribution to social reintegration, minimizes recidivism rates, and improves the long-term life prospects of former inmates.
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