Europäischer Sozialfonds für Deutschland (ESF) is an important EU funding instrument that aims to promote employment, improve access to better jobs, provide qualifications, and support social integration in Europe. As the social face of Europe, ESF plays a crucial role in Germany. ESF offers a wide range of programs and initiatives to support different target groups, including workers, unemployed individuals, education institutions, entrepreneurs, municipalities, homeless people, and individuals with a migration background.

ESF Plus is the current program for 2021-2027, focusing on cross-sectoral principles and ensuring social inclusion and equal opportunities. The program fosters social integration and combats exclusion through 74 projects dedicated to the integration of homeless people and newly arrived Union citizens. Additionally, the program "KOMPASS - Kompakte Hilfe für Solo-Selbstständige" provides support for future-proof solo self-employment.

ESF has successfully reached its target groups, and a positive balance for the 2014-2020 funding period has been achieved at the federal level. To kickstart the new ESF Plus funding period, a conference titled "Durchstarten! Der Europäische Sozialfonds Plus für Deutschland" was held, with the participation of EU Commissioner Nicolas Schmit and Federal Minister Hubertus Heil.

Interested parties can find more information and apply for funding through the ESF Plus-Bundesprogramm, and stay updated on the ESF's activities and initiatives through the website and various social media channels.