Integration Award for the Offenbach District

The Integration Award for the Offenbach district was established in 2005 and has since been awarded every two years by a non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting peaceful coexistence and recognizing outstanding integration achievements. This funding instrument honors diverse projects and commitments aimed at sustainably advancing the integration of foreign residents in the Offenbach district. The award not only fosters the building of intercultural bridges but also supports measures that strengthen social cohesion and actively combat xenophobia. The focus is on recognizing long-term committed efforts that make a significant contribution to social integration.

The funding is aimed at non-profit organizations, associations, institutions, as well as volunteers based in the Offenbach district who are actively engaged in the fields of migration and social commitment. The award provides valuable support for actors who develop and expand integrative structures through their projects and initiatives, enabling respectful coexistence among all population groups. Aspects such as promoting civil society engagement, managing cultural diversity, and preventive measures to combat exclusion processes and xenophobia are taken into account. The jury, composed of experts and representatives of regional structures, evaluates the submitted projects based on criteria such as innovation, sustainability, and effective contribution to social cohesion.

Outstanding integration achievements are rewarded with a funding amount of 2,500 euros, with the support continuously available to also strengthen social cohesion in the long term. The initiative represents an important impetus for recognizing and supporting successful engagement in both urban and rural areas of the Offenbach district. Through this financial recognition, not only the efforts of individual actors are honored, but also a positive signal is sent to the entire community. The program underscores the importance of mutual respect and actively promotes intercultural dialogue, which is essential for an open and inclusive society. The precise alignment of the funding criteria ensures that only projects with sustainable and measurable impact potential are recognized.