Regensburg boosts youth services with multi-year funding for local programs
The Regensburg district has announced new funding measures for youth and social services. Several local organisations will receive financial support over the next few years. The grants aim to strengthen educational, employment, and counselling programmes across the region. Starting in 2026, the Regensburg Youth Workshop will get an annual grant of €40,000. This funding will help maintain its operations and expand its offerings for young people.
From 2027 to 2029, the St. Martin Social Pediatric Children's Center will receive €10,000 each year. The money will go towards social counselling services for children and families. Meanwhile, DrugStop Drogenhilfe Regensburg e.V. will get up to €11,000 annually for its sub21 youth drug counselling service during the same period.
The Evangelical Youth Social Services Regensburg (EJSA) youth café will also see financial backing. Between 2026 and 2028, the district will cover 15% of its management personnel costs. Additionally, the 'Work and Learn' programme will benefit from partial wage support for participants.
For practical training, the 'Wood Workshop and Learning' project will receive 10% of its actual project costs per participant. The district has also updated funding rules for youth hostels, now including stays linked to international youth exchanges. These funding decisions will take effect over the next three to five years. The grants target youth employment, social counselling, and drug prevention services. Local organisations will use the money to expand their programmes and support more young people in the region.
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