Social Authority

Grant processing in the Office for Family General information

Are you the operator of a child and youth welfare facility? Here you can find further information on grant processing.

Detailed description

The “Grant Processing” department is responsible for processing and implementing financial support for projects and measures that are not organized at the district level and that benefit children and young people.



Their responsibilities include advising you, as a child and youth welfare provider, if you wish to apply for funding. The responsible office will inform you about funding opportunities, application requirements, and the formal and content-related requirements that apply within the framework of the respective funding programs – such as the state funding plan for "Family and Youth."

 

Information

Prerequisites

You are the operator of a child and youth welfare institution

Documents required

Depending on the type of grant, you will need to submit different documents. The responsible agency can provide you with specific information upon request.

Please note

Depending on the type of grant, other specific requirements may apply. The responsible authority can provide specific information upon request.

Deadlines

You must observe various deadlines, including


  • Application deadline

  • Deadline for drawing down funds

  • Deadline for proof of use


The specific deadlines are specified in the respective funding basis or in your grant notification.

Procedure

  • If necessary, you can seek individual advice from the responsible authority in advance.
  • You submit your application.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and, if necessary, request any missing documents or information from you.
  • If the assessment is positive, you will receive a written notification of funding.

Processing time

Depending on the nature of your request, processing time may vary.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

Section 74 of the Social Code, Book Eight (SGB VIII)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/sgb_8/__74.html


§ 46 State Budget Code (LHO)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-HOHA2014V3P46

Links on hamburg.de

Address and contact information

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Supraregional youth and family support, grants

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Keywords: Applications for grants according to the Alliance for Families guidelines Applications for grants for national youth and family projects Applications for grants for daycare centers and after the daycare investment program Applications for grants according to the state support plan for youth and family (LFP)

Last updated: 12.11.2025