Involvement of Private Relief Organizations in Disaster Management
Grants for non-investive expenses of private aid organizations in disaster protection in North Rhine-Westphalia. Applications possible until October 31 of the previous year.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of non-investment expenses of private aid organizations involved in accidents and disaster operations in North Rhine-Westphalia. This includes expenses for exercises, training measures, and administration.
Eligible expenses
- Expenditures for exercises
- Expenditures for training measures
- Administrative expenses
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- State associations of private aid organizations in NRW with declared willingness to assist in emergencies
- Forwarding of grants to member associations possible
- At least double staffing of each operational unit
- Suitability assessment of operational units by independent cities and districts, of water rescue units by district governments
- Ratio of exercises and training to administrative expenses at least 60% to a maximum of 40%
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Description
The funding program of the Ministry of the Interior of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia strengthens private aid organizations in disaster preparedness through grants for non-investive expenses. Expenditures for exercises, training measures, and administrative activities are funded to ensure operational readiness in the event of accidents, public emergencies, and major damage situations. An amount of €19,200 is provided per operational unit, while water rescue units receive grants of €19,000. Applications must be submitted to the respective district government by October 31 of the previous year. This ensures continuous planning and safeguarding of operational structures in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Eligible for funding are state associations of private aid organizations with a declared willingness to assist in emergencies; grants may be forwarded to member associations. A minimum double staffing of each operational unit and suitability assessment by independent cities, districts, and district governments are prerequisites. The ratio of expenditures for exercises and training to administrative costs must be at least 60% to a maximum of 40%; otherwise, reductions will be applied. Regular proof of performance level and operational value through documented exercises ensures the quality and readiness of the aid units.
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