On behalf of the Saxonian State Government, nexus evaluated the federal program by the Free State of Saxony to support measures that cope with demographic change. The program was introduced in summer 2007 and focuses on projects and measures that face demographic change on their regional level in a positive way. By analyzing the project’s – as well as the program’s – strengths and weaknesses (project-related individual examination), further recommendations can be set up to improve the federal program, to systemize and to optimize support strategies.