J-Team
Ongoing support for voluntary engagement of young people in sports in Lower Saxony: Establishment of a J-TEAM with a starter package (€250 project budget and €150 voucher) and project funding up to €1,000.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of voluntary engagement of young people in sports, particularly the establishment of J-TEAMs and the implementation of project ideas by J-TEAMs in Lower Saxony.
Eligible expenses
- Honorarium costs
- Material costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
- Debt repayment
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- at least 4 young volunteers under 27 years old
- commitment to children and youth in the field of sports
- independent work on engagement projects
- support by a dedicated contact person
- membership in the Lower Saxony State Sports Association
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Documents required for application
- J-TEAM founding application
- J-TEAM project application
- Sports Youth Guidelines for Funding Projects in Youth Work
- Instructions for Application Submission and Accounting
Evaluation criteria
- Motivation of children and adolescents to engage in physical activity and sports in clubs
- Visibility of the J-TEAM and opportunities for participation
- Promotion of youth engagement
Description
The J-TEAM program of the Sports Youth Lower Saxony promotes voluntary engagement of young people up to 27 years old in sports. Interested individuals find here a low-threshold format to put their own visions into practice—without having to take on long-term offices. Starting from just four committed young people, an independent J-TEAM is formed, equipped with a starter package (€250 project budget, €150 voucher for team clothing, and an individual logo). Additionally, professional support, informational materials, and workshops ("We Shape the Future") are part of the offering. J-TEAMs work participatively and project-oriented: whether trend sports days, tournaments, or movement activities for children and youth—the initiative supports flexible project planning and creates space for creative ideas.
Non-profit sports clubs, sports associations, and state specialist federations with a valid exemption certificate and membership in the Lower Saxony State Sports Federation can submit applications continuously. Funding requirements include a minimum of four engaged individuals under 27 years old, independent project work, commitment in the area of children and youth, and an accompanying contact person. Eligible costs include material and fee expenses, but not real estate or retroactive costs. To apply, a J-TEAM founding application, a project application, the Sports Youth guidelines, and application instructions must be submitted. Projects are evaluated based on motivation for movement, visibility of the J-TEAM, and contribution to youth engagement. Upon successful approval, up to €1,000 per project can be granted—the program runs without a fixed deadline.
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