The state is supporting 34 integration projects with 1.8 million euros!

The state is supporting 34 integration projects with 1.8 million euros!

A new impetus for integration in Germany – the state government has decided to support 34 local integration projects. A total of around 1.8 million euros will be made available for this. The funded projects are intended to help improve the digital participation of people with a migration background and to break down barriers. A particular focus is on intercultural dialogue, encounters and cohesion in communities.

The funding comes from the “Local Integration – Strengthening Municipal Structures” program, which experience has shown has a good knack for supporting meaningful initiatives. The grants, which cover between 75 and 90 percent of the total costs, can amount to up to 80,000 euros per project. This gives municipalities and independent providers the resources they need to respond to the needs of society.

Social cohesion in view

It’s not just the migrant community that benefits from the entire initiative. The variety of projects, which are supported, among other things, by the federal program “Social Cohesion – On Site. Networked. Connected.” The aim is to improve intercultural cooperation. This involves joint activities for people with and without a migration background. Projects such as intercultural meeting cafés or district radios create valuable meeting spaces and promote mutual understanding and the reduction of prejudices.

As the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) emphasizes, the goal is to strengthen social cohesion and enable immigrants to actively participate in social life. Such initiatives usually take place in residential areas or rural areas and offer various opportunities for participation.

A heart for volunteers

Particularly worth mentioning are the projects that are dedicated to volunteer work. Support for volunteer authority pilots and multiplier training for volunteers are part of the program. This also shows how important it is to offer people who are actively involved in society the necessary tools and training.

The funding is awarded through annual calls for proposals in spring, where interested providers can submit their applications. A pluralistic, independent committee of experts examines these and decides on the funding.

For anyone who would like to find out more about the diverse projects and their impacts, it is worth taking a look at the federal program's website. There you will find a lot of information and numerous exciting insights.

The state government's decision to select 34 promising integration projects will certainly help to strengthen social coexistence in Germany and pave the way for an open and inclusive society.

For more details you can read the articles from Sozialministerium.baden-wuerttemberg.de, bamf.de and bgz-vorort.de visit.