The Tuscany region has activated a call to offer economic contributions to women victims of violence, valid from 2024 to 2026. These grants, in the form of vouchers and allowances, aim to support the employability and economic autonomy of the beneficiaries. The measure is aimed at women inserted in protection courses certified by territorial social services, anti-violence centers or shelter homes in the region.
Types of contributions offered
Contributions for women victims of violence in the Tuscany region include various forms of aid:
- Attendance allowance: for participation in active policy measures such as orientation, training courses and self-employment support, provided by employment centers (CPI).
- Training vouchers: to cover the costs of accessing and attending professional training courses, obtaining qualifications, skills certifications and other training courses recognized by the Tuscany region.
- Conciliation voucher: contributions for care and assistance services for minor children or families who are not self-sufficient, and to support geographical mobility for participation in training or work courses.
Who are the contributions intended for
Contributions are reserved for women who:
- are inserted in certified protection paths,
- they have turned 18 years old,
- they reside or are domiciled in Tuscany and, if not EU citizens, they have a valid residence permit,
- they are unemployed and enrolled in an employment center in Tuscany,
- have signed a project for employability at the CPI.
How does the disbursement of contributions work
To access the contributions, the recipients must collaborate with their employment center to define a personalized employability project. This process begins with the verification of the requirements and involves the assignment of the most appropriate measures to promote economic autonomy
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Contributions can be provided in different forms:
- Attendance allowance: 3.5 euros per hour for a maximum of 50 hours (175 euros in total).
- Training vouchers: up to a maximum of 6,000 euros in total during the period of validity of the call.
- Specific allowances: up to 3,150 euros for participation in courses or training activities.
- Conciliation voucher: 500 euros per month for a maximum of 12 months to cover reconciliation or mobility expenses.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the “Online FSE Project Submission Form” after registering with the FSE information system. The system can be accessed via CNS, CIE or SPID. You must attach all required documents to the application in PDF format
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Deadline and available resources
The call is open until December 31, 2026, unless resources are exhausted early. The Tuscany region has allocated a total of 2,125,363.2 euros for this initiative
, divided as follows:
- 2024: 775,906.2 euros,
- 2025: 906,886.8 euros,
- 2026:442,570.2 euros.
The contributions for women victims of violence offered by the Tuscany region represent concrete support to promote their reintegration into work and economic autonomy. With a significant financial envelope and a wide range of services offered, this call is an important initiative to combat gender-based violence and support women in protection
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