Award

Lower Franconia Inclusion Awards

Annual competition of the Unterfranken district to recognize and promote particularly successful inclusion projects in five categories, each with prize money of €2,500.

Social Social Cohesion/Democracy Culture

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Simple
Region: Bavaria
Funding amount: €2,500 per category

Funding objective

The district of Lower Franconia aims to honor exemplary projects for the inclusion of people with disabilities with the Inclusion Awards, to make them publicly visible, and thereby contribute to the further development of inclusive services in education, work, housing, leisure, and culture.

Eligible expenses

  • Use of the prize money exclusively for the awarded inclusion project

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals
  • Companies
  • Educational Institutions
  • Non-profit Organizations

Funding requirements

  • Project must take place in Lower Franconia
  • Project must promote the inclusion of people with disabilities
  • Submission by May 15

Documents required for application

  1. Call for Inclusion Awards (document)
  2. Application form
  3. Project description

Evaluation criteria

  • Involvement of people with and without disabilities
  • Inclusion of volunteer helpers
  • Role model effect and learning potential
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Sustainability

Description

The competition to honor exemplary inclusion projects in Lower Franconia annually promotes commitment in five areas: education and upbringing, work, housing, leisure and sports, as well as culture, nature, and the environment. Private individuals, companies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations from the region can apply by May 15, provided their project effectively advances the participation of people with disabilities locally. A prize of €2,500 is available per category, which may only be used for the awarded project.

An expert jury evaluates the submissions based on key criteria such as the equal participation of people with and without disabilities, the involvement of volunteer helpers, their exemplary impact, as well as economic efficiency and sustainability. The goal is to make successful concepts publicly visible and to provide impetus for inclusive offerings in education, work, housing, leisure, and culture. The award offers a platform for networking and exchange of experiences and encourages the replication of commendable approaches throughout Bavaria. Application documents, including the detailed project description and the official form, are available online and enable uncomplicated participation in this established pillar of social cohesion in the Lower Franconia district.

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