New MSO fund in Lichtenberg: 5,000 euros for migrant projects!

New MSO fund in Lichtenberg: 5,000 euros for migrant projects!

Ribnitzer Straße 1b, 13051 Berlin, Deutschland - The district office Lichtenberg launched a newly created fund for migrant initiatives and self -organizations on June 3, 2025. The so-called MSO fund provides a total of 5,000 euros this year. This is intended to promote the commitment of volunteers and support the formation and empowerment processes by self-organized initiatives with immigration history. The application period extends by the end of September 2025, whereby the implemented projects must be completed by the end of the year. Up to 1,000 euros can be requested per project. Interested organizations and initiatives that are based or active in the district of Lichtenberg are invited to submit their applications. Individuals are excluded from the application.

A jury decides on the applications, the next meeting of which takes place in mid -July 2025. Applications that have been submitted by then are included in the decision -making process. Applications must be sent by email to Mr. Nazih Helwani from the Association for Active Diversity e.V. Both a telephone number and an email address are provided for questions. Further details can be accessed on the website of the district.

funding planned specifically

The measures of the MSO fund are particularly geared towards improving various projects. This includes the planning and implementation of projects for technical equipment, such as the purchase of cameras, laptops and printers. In addition, workshops with specialists and moderators are planned to supplement support measures. A well -thought -out cost plan, which includes material expenditure and fee expenditure, is required for the application. The exact implementation period must be within the specified funding period.

• destinations of the fund:
• Promotion of volunteering
• Support of self -organized initiatives
• Improvement of the infrastructure
• Implementation of workshops

additional funding opportunities

In addition to the existing funding programs at the local level, there are numerous European funds that are awarded through the federal and state governments. An example of this is the asylum, migration and integration fund (AMIF), which is specifically geared towards projects in the field of asylum, integration and return. There is also the European Social Fund (ESF) Plus, which promotes social integration and support for economic challenges. These programs could serve potential applicants as a valuable source of additional financial resources to implement their projects.

The diverse means and funding offer a wide range of opportunities to actively promote integration and social participation. The support from local, national and European programs plays a crucial role. For organizations and initiatives in Lichtenberg, the MSO fund therefore opens up new perspectives to promote their projects and offers and thus make a contribution to a diverse and integrative society.