Hesse's New Fund Puts âŹ14,000 Behind Youth-Led Community Projects
The Hessian Ministry of Labor, Integration, Youth and Social Affairs is launching a fund for young ideas for the first time: "This creates a funding tool that specifically supports the engagement of children and young people and strengthens their active participation in societal processes. The participation of young people makes a vibrant democracy and an inclusive society. When children and young people co-shape their own living environment, they develop self-awareness and a sense of responsibility and thus also significantly contribute to improving their immediate surroundings," said Social Minister Heike Hofmann about the new funding opportunity.
Funding of a total of 14,000 euros
The fund is aimed at young people who want to implement creative and participation-enabling ideas. In particular, projects initiated by children and young people that bring about concrete positive changes are supported - whether through neighborhood actions, beautification measures at meeting points or events and workshops on topics such as children's rights. In the funding year 2025, a total of 14,000 euros are available, which are awarded as flat-rate subsidies of up to 1,000 euros per project. Groups of at least two to three children and young people can apply for support, who implement their projects together with suitable carriers such as support associations, associations, youth associations, foundations, church communities or municipalities.
"The fund for young ideas is an important impetus to encourage young people to raise their voice and take responsibility for their community. Participation is not just a right, but a chance to unfold oneself and one's own ideas and to strengthen social cohesion," said Minister Hofmann further.
Project ideas can be submitted online via the following email address: **[email protected]**
