Youth budget in the Uelzen district: It's that easy to apply for funds!

Youth budget in the Uelzen district: It's that easy to apply for funds!

In the Uelzen district, child and youth work will also be strongly supported this year. Loud Uelzen press Children and young people can now easily apply for funds to realize their own projects. With the amended version of the “Guideline for the Promotion of Youth Work in the Uelzen District”, which came into force on June 1, 2023, the procedure has been significantly simplified.

The new “youth budget” gives young people between the ages of 12 and 26 the opportunity to actively contribute their ideas and ideas. From neighborhood festivals to planting campaigns to theme parties – the range of projects eligible for funding is diverse. In this way, young people can create offers that directly correspond to their interests and help shape them.

Easy access to funding

The applications for the youth budget can be easily accessed online using the search term “district youth care”. This is a step in the right direction to lower the hurdles for young initiatives. In addition, youth welfare agencies can use the youth education center in Oldenstadt free of charge for training youth leaders, while at the same time the training courses are also financially supported. “This means there are no costs for the candidates,” says district youth worker Lale Jaernecke.

For more information, interested parties can contact Ms. Jaernecke directly, by phone on 0581 82-336 or by email at m.jaernecke@landkreis-uelzen.de.

Funding programs in other federal states

But youth work is not only supported in Uelzen. Loud social.hessen.de The Hessian state government is launching the “Youth Experience” program, which is also intended to support municipalities and independent providers in youth work. This funding goes towards promoting youth social work, school social work and various leisure activities that strengthen the health and resilience of young people.

With a total of one million euros for the years 2025 and 2026, the 33 Hessian youth welfare offices will receive financial resources to develop targeted measures and determine local support needs. This shows that the topics of youth participation, media literacy and social skills are very popular everywhere.

It is clear that real-life projects that respond to the needs of young people are increasingly being supported - not only in the Uelzen district, but also beyond the state's borders. This not only promotes creativity among young people, but also strengthens the sense of community in the regions.

If you would like to find out more about open youth work, check out the website open-jugendarbeit.net placed close to heart. Here you will find a wealth of information and suggestions about the diverse possibilities for youth support.