Hesse is supporting 361 sports projects with over 5.6 million euros!

Hesse is supporting 361 sports projects with over 5.6 million euros!

In recent months, Hesse has set a strong example for sport and volunteer work. In total, over 5.6 million euros were made available for 361 projects in the period from July to September 2023, as hessen.de reports. Sports Minister Diana Stolz emphasizes the nationwide promotion of sport in the state, with a particular focus on smaller clubs. This support is important not only for the infrastructure, but also for social cohesion.

The funding will benefit a variety of projects, ranging from improving training conditions to purchasing modern sports equipment. “Sport has a positive impact on society, especially on health, cohesion and the imparting of skills to young people,” explains Minister Stolz, who also praises the tireless work of the volunteers. They often provide valuable hours for their clubs free of charge, which is essential for the success of such projects, according to information from landesregierung.hessen.de.

Examples of successful funding projects

The specific funding is diverse and covers many different sports and needs. Here is a look at some of the funded projects from the Hessian districts:

• Landkreis Bergstraße: 101.100 Euro für Sanierungsmaßnahmen im Freibad Lindenfels und 150.000 Euro für die Erneuerung eines Kunstrasenplatzes (FV Hofheim 1911).
• Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg: 50.000 Euro für den Anbau von Funktions- und Lagerräumen (SKG Bickenbach).
• Landkreis Fulda: 145.700 Euro für die Sanierung des Umkleide- und Funktionsbereichs im Freibad Rosenau.
• Landkreis Gießen: 50.000 Euro für den Umbau der Tennisplätze in Allwetterplätze (Turn- und Sportverein 1889 Klein-Linden).
• Landkreis Groß-Gerau: 40.000 Euro für die Flachdachsanierung der vereinseigenen Turnhalle (Turnverein 1888/94 Nauheim).
• Landkreis Kassel: 8.100 Euro für die energetische Sanierung des Vereinsheims (Turn- und Sportverein 1906 Eintracht Naumburg).
• Stadt Frankfurt: 28.500 Euro für die Sanierung einer Hebeanlage (Sport-Club Frankfurt 1880).
• Stadt Wiesbaden: 250.000 Euro für Umbaumaßnahmen an der Schulungsstätte Hessen-Süd des DLRG.

The funding overview shows regional projects and is published quarterly so that all citizens can get an overview of the support for their local sports clubs. At a time when sport and exercise have been proven to contribute to health, the Hessian government is committed to a sustainable future, both for athletes and for the clubs.

Financial support for sport is not just a small step in the right direction, but a real commitment to strengthening volunteerism and promoting togetherness in Hesse. It is to be hoped that many of these projects will not only be realized, but will also have long-term positive effects on the community. A laudable initiative that shows how important sport is for all age groups and social classes - Hesse is committed to strong, healthy and active coexistence.