Funding

Notes on filtering
  1. Micro-projects: up to €1,000 - For spontaneous, small-scale campaigns. Unbureaucratic, low-threshold, e.g. for materials or public relations work.
  2. Small projects: € 1,000 - 5,000 - Local, manageable projects by small groups or associations.
  3. Medium projects: €5,000 - €10,000 - Projects of medium scope, possibly involving fees or cooperation.
  4. Larger projects : €10,000 - €50,000 - For larger structures, long-term or thematically focussed projects.
  5. Large projects: €50,000 - €100,000 - For established organisations with a staff or network structure.
  6. Very large projects: over €100,000 - For nationwide organisations, umbrella organisations, federal or model programmes with a systemic impact.

Note:
The designation of the filter sums and areas of commitment is not an official definition or legally binding categorisation.
It is intended solely as an editorial guide to make it easier to categorise and compare funding offers on engagiertes.berlin .

Deadline
Funding
Name
Description
Link
Area
Subject
Deadline
Education and learning
society and politics
democracy and participation
commitment and volunteering
social issues and welfare
culture and creativity
environment and sustainability
sport and health
digital engagement
international solidarity
Funding
2.000 €

Strengthening commitment in Treptow-Köpenick

The Treptow-Köpenick Community Foundation promotes volunteering and community work in the district. It focuses on youth and elderly care, education and training, democracy and tolerance, science, art and culture, the environment, heritage conservation and sport.
Submit an application to the Treptow-Köpenick Community Foundation
Deadline
Outreach supports projects for more democracy and against discrimination in the district of Treptow-Köpenick via the youth fund "Treptow-Köpenick - Strengthen Democracy!".
Funding
Variable (pot comprises € 10,000)

Treptow-Köpenick Youth Fund: Democracy and discrimination

Outreach supports projects for more democracy and against discrimination in the district of Treptow-Köpenick via the youth fund "Treptow-Köpenick - Strengthen Democracy!".
Team Treptow-Köpenick Info
Deadline
Not known
Funding
Variable (pot comprises € 10,000)

Schöneweide Youth Fund Info

The Treptow-Köpenick Children and Youth Participation Office supports projects for more democracy and against discrimination in the district via the "Treptow-Köpenick - Strengthen Democracy!" youth fund.
The Treptow-Köpenick Children and Youth Participation Office supports projects for more democracy and against discrimination in the district via the "Treptow-Köpenick - Strengthen Democracy!" youth fund.
Deadline
The Haus der Jugend Köpenick supports projects for more democracy
tolerance and cosmopolitanism in the district of Treptow-Köpenick via the youth fund "Treptow-Köpenick - Strengthen Democracy!".
Funding
Variable (pot comprises € 10,000)

Treptow-Köpenick Youth Fund: Democracy and open-mindedness

The Haus der Jugend Köpenick supports projects for more democracy, tolerance and cosmopolitanism in the district of Treptow-Köpenick via the youth fund "Treptow-Köpenick - Strengthen Democracy!".
Details on the Treptow-Köpenick Youth Fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood engagement Kosmosviertel (FEIN)

The FEIN Fund of the Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) supports small projects for neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Kosmosviertel in Treptow-Köpenick. The projects can receive up to €1,500.
Neighbourhood campaigns in the Kosmos district
Deadline
Every year
the Tempelhof-Schöneberg Children's and Youth Parliament supports projects for the neighbourhood
school or young people's own institution via the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Democracy Fund".
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Youth projects for the neighbourhood in Tempelhof-Schöneberg

Every year, the Tempelhof-Schöneberg Children's and Youth Parliament supports projects for the neighbourhood, school or young people's own institution via the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Democracy Fund".
Get to know the youth jury
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement Germaniagarten (FEIN)

With the FEIN programme, the SenSBW promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Germaniagarten in Tempelhof-Schöneberg. Small projects of up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life are supported.
View Germaniagarten project funding
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Nahariyastrasse neighbourhood involvement (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN fund promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Nahariyastraße district in Tempelhof-Schöneberg. Small projects with up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life can be funded.
Discover the Nahariya Street Action Fund
Deadline
Up to € 3
000 per project
Funding
The Tempelhof-Schöneberg district supports neighbourhood projects by private individuals, associations and organisations with up to €3,000 per project. With a total budget of €72,000, the regional funds are intended to strengthen neighbourhood life.

Regional cash registers: Realising ideas for the neighbourhood

The Tempelhof-Schöneberg district supports neighbourhood projects by private individuals, associations and organisations with up to €3,000 per project. With a total budget of €72,000, the regional funds are intended to strengthen neighbourhood life.
Find out more about the regional cash registers
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Working with commitment in Steglitz-Zehlendorf

The Steglitz-Zehlendorf Community Foundation supports charitable projects in its district. It focuses on science, art and culture, education, youth and elderly care, welfare, sport and landscape and environmental protection.
Contact the community foundation
Deadline
Up to 700 €
Funding
The Steglitz-Zehlendorf Children's and Youth Office uses the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Democracy Fund", the Steglitz-Zehlendorf Children and Youth Office supports projects by young people in the district that also benefit others in the longer term. Applications can be submitted in spring and autumn.

Youth projects for long-term benefits in Steglitz-Zehlendorf

The Steglitz-Zehlendorf Children's and Youth Office uses the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Democracy Fund", the Steglitz-Zehlendorf Children and Youth Office supports projects by young people in the district that also benefit others in the longer term. Applications can be submitted in spring and autumn.
Information on the Children and Youth Jury SZ
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood engagement Thermometersiedlung (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN fund promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Thermometersiedlung neighbourhood in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Small projects with up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life can be funded.
Projects in the Thermometersiedlung action fund
Deadline
Annually
Funding
Up to € 1,000

Youth projects for Spandau: Making a difference together

Every year, AJAKS supports projects in Spandau via the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Fund". It supports projects by young people that also benefit others and have a positive impact on the neighbourhood.
Explore funding opportunities in Spandau
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement Falkenhagener Feld Ost (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in Falkenhagener Feld Ost in Spandau. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
Action Fund Falkenhagener Feld East
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement Falkenhagener Feld West (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in Falkenhagener Feld West in Spandau. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
Funding information Falkenhagener Feld West
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood Engagement Spandauer Neustadt (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in Spandauer Neustadt in Spandau. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
Spandauer Neustadt action fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood Engagement Staaken (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Staaken district of Spandau. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
View Staaken neighbourhood fund
Deadline
Social and welfare
sport and health
digital engagement
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Support for Spandau initiatives

The Wirtschaftshof Spandau Foundation supports projects for needy Spandau children, young people, senior citizens and people with disabilities as well as Spandau sports clubs and the preservation of local history in the Spandau district.
Find out more about the foundation
Deadline
Annually
Funding
1.000 €

Youth ideas for Reinickendorf: Submit now!

Every year, Aufwind supports projects by young people in Reinickendorf via the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Fund". Up to €1,000 is available for ideas that have a positive impact on the young people's environment.
More about the Aufwind youth jury
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement Auguste-Viktoria-Allee (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN fund promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Auguste-Viktoria-Allee district in Reinickendorf. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
Auguste-Viktoria-Allee action fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Letteplatz neighbourhood involvement (FEIN)

With the FEIN programme, the SenSBW promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Letteplatz neighbourhood in Reinickendorf. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported to improve neighbourhood life.
Downloads for QM Letteplatz
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood Engagement Titiseestraße (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN fund promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Titiseestraße neighbourhood in Reinickendorf. Small projects with up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life can be funded.
Projects in the Titiseestraße action fund
Deadline
InterAufTact uses the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Fund"
InterAufTact continuously supports projects by young people in Pankow. Topics include politics (U18)
the environment
urban development
schools
equal treatment
further training
offers of help and sponsorships.
Funding
1.000 €

Youth ideas for politics, the environment and more in Pankow

InterAufTact uses the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Fund", InterAufTact continuously supports projects by young people in Pankow. Topics include politics (U18), the environment, urban development, schools, equal treatment, further training, offers of help and sponsorships.
To the InterAufTact youth jury
Deadline
Democracy and participation
migration and diversity
digital engagement
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Action fund: Democratic coexistence in Neukölln

Every year, Nachbarschaftsheim Neukölln supports projects for democratic coexistence, tolerance and diversity in the district. Funding is provided as part of the "Live Democracy!" programme.
Downloads on the promotion of democracy
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Up to € 1,000

Micro-projects for democracy and diversity in Neukölln

Nachbarschaftsheim Neukölln continuously supports projects for democratic coexistence, tolerance and diversity in the Neukölln district. Funding is provided as part of the "Live Democracy!" programme and amounts to up to €1,000.
Nachbarschaftsheim Neukölln continuously supports projects for democratic coexistence, tolerance and diversity in the Neukölln district. Funding is provided as part of the "Live Democracy!" programme and amounts to up to €1,000.
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood engagement Donaustraße-Nord (FEIN)

With the FEIN programme, the SenSBW promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Donaustraße-Nord neighbourhood in Neukölln. Small projects up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life are supported.
Information on the Donaustraße-Nord neighbourhood
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement Flughafenstraße (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN Fund supports small projects in the Flughafenstraße neighbourhood in Neukölln. The programme promotes neighbourhood activation and the participation of residents in order to improve coexistence in the neighbourhood.
Get to know the Flughafenstraße neighbourhood management
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood engagement Glasower Straße (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN fund promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Glasower Strasse neighbourhood in Neukölln. Small projects with up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life can be funded.
Discover projects on Glasower Strasse
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement Gropiusstadt-Nord (FEIN)

With the FEIN programme, the SenSBW promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Gropiusstadt-Nord neighbourhood in Neukölln. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported to improve neighbourhood life.
Gropiusstadt-Nord action fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Harzerstraße neighbourhood involvement (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN fund promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Harzerstraße neighbourhood in Neukölln. Small projects with up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life can be funded.
Good idea for the Harzerstrasse neighbourhood
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood engagement High-Deck-Quartier (FEIN)

With the FEIN programme, the SenSBW promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the High-Deck district in Neukölln. Small projects costing up to €1,500 are supported to improve neighbourhood life.
Discover the high-deck neighbourhood action fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood engagement Rixdorf-Quartier (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN fund promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Rixdorf district of Neukölln. Small projects with up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life can be funded.
View projects in the Rixdorf neighbourhood
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood engagement Rollberg-Quartier (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN fund promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Rollberg district in Neukölln. Small projects with up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life can be funded.
To the Rollbergsiedlung neighbourhood management
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood engagement Weiße Siedlung (FEIN)

With the FEIN programme, the SenSBW promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Weiße Siedlung in Neukölln. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported to improve neighbourhood life.
Discover the White Settlement Action Fund
Deadline
Not known
Funding
Up to € 1,000

Projects for democracy and diversity in Neukölln

Nachbarschaftsheim Neukölln supports projects for democratic coexistence, tolerance and diversity in the Neukölln district. Funding is provided as part of the "Live Democracy!" programme and amounts to up to €1,000.
Nachbarschaftsheim Neukölln supports projects for democratic coexistence, tolerance and diversity in the Neukölln district. Funding is provided as part of the "Live Democracy!" programme and amounts to up to €1,000.
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

A future for children and young people in Buckow

Buckow Kids - Buckower Kinder- und Jugendstiftung supports schools, kindergartens, leisure and youth facilities as well as youth welfare organisations. The funds are intended for children and young people in and around Buckow.
Submit an application to Buckow Kids
Deadline
Every year
"Demokratie in der Mitte" supports projects in Berlin Mitte that promote empowerment
anti-discrimination work and more participation. The funding supports initiatives in the neighbourhood.
Funding
Up to € 5,000/7,000

Empowerment, education and participation in Berlin-Mitte

Every year, "Demokratie in der Mitte" supports projects in Berlin Mitte that promote empowerment, anti-discrimination work and more participation. The funding supports initiatives in the neighbourhood.
Discover funding details for Moabit
Deadline
Up to €500 per promotion
Funding
The Tiergarten Süd neighbourhood fund provides up to €500 to support campaigns that promote social interaction in the neighbourhood. The funds are provided by the Mitte district and are intended for small, short-term initiatives by residents.

Realising ideas for the neighbourhood in Tiergarten Süd

The Tiergarten Süd neighbourhood fund provides up to €500 to support campaigns that promote social interaction in the neighbourhood. The funds are provided by the Mitte district and are intended for small, short-term initiatives by residents.
Submit an application now
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Up to 500 €

Youth Fund for Community and Justice in Mitte

"Demokratie in der Mitte" uses the youth fund to continuously support projects in Berlin Mitte for more community and justice in the neighbourhood. The funding is unbureaucratic and ideal for small ideas up to €500.
Receive information about the Youth Fund
Deadline
The Moabiter Ratschlag supports the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Fund"
the Moabiter Ratschlag annually supports project ideas from young people in Berlin Mitte. The focus is on the design of spaces and leisure time as well as society and politics.
Funding
Up to 800 €

Youth ideas for spaces, leisure and politics in Berlin-Mitte

The Moabiter Ratschlag supports the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Fund", the Moabiter Ratschlag annually supports project ideas from young people in Berlin Mitte. The focus is on the design of spaces and leisure time as well as society and politics.
To the youth jury registration
Deadline
Ongoing (application possible at any time)
Funding
Up to €500 per project (€5,000 per year in total)

Realising neighbourhood ideas for the government district

The neighbourhood fund in the government district supports projects by residents, groups and initiatives with up to €500 per project. The funds are intended to strengthen civic engagement and neighbourly contacts.
Democracy and participation, commitment and volunteering, culture and creativity, city and neighbourhood, international solidarity
Deadline
Up to €500 per project
Funding
With the Parkviertel district fund, the Berlin Mitte district office supports small campaigns to promote neighbourhood and community. Projects are funded with up to €500. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis and decisions are made by a neighbourhood jury.

Small projects for togetherness in the park district

With the Parkviertel district fund, the Berlin Mitte district office supports small campaigns to promote neighbourhood and community. Projects are funded with up to €500. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis and decisions are made by a neighbourhood jury.
Find out more about the neighbourhood fund
Deadline
Democracy and participation
commitment and volunteering
social affairs and welfare
city and neighbourhood
Funding
Up to €500 per project (€5,000 per year in total)

Small projects for the neighbourhood in Moabit-West

The Moabit-West neighbourhood fund supports activities that strengthen civic engagement and improve community life in the neighbourhood with up to €500. Applications from individuals, groups or associations can be submitted at any time.
Ongoing (jury decisions at regular intervals)
Deadline
Democracy and participation
commitment and volunteering
city and neighbourhood
international solidarity
Funding
Up to €500 per project (€3,000 per year in total)

Small projects for the neighbourhood in Wedding-Zentrum

The Wedding-Zentrum neighbourhood fund provides up to €500 to support projects that strengthen community life in the neighbourhood and encourage resident participation. The funds come from the Mitte district office and applications can be submitted informally at any time.
Submit an informal application
Deadline
"Demokratie in der Mitte" (Democracy in the centre) continuously supports projects in Berlin Mitte (Moabit) for more community and justice in the neighbourhood. The funding is unbureaucratic and ideal for small ideas up to €500.
Funding
Up to 500 €

Micro-projects for community and justice in Mitte

"Demokratie in der Mitte" (Democracy in the centre) continuously supports projects in Berlin Mitte (Moabit) for more community and justice in the neighbourhood. The funding is unbureaucratic and ideal for small ideas up to €500.
Submit project ideas for Moabit
Deadline
The Parkviertel neighbourhood fund supports small campaigns with up to €500 per project. The funds
provided by the Mitte district office
are intended to strengthen exchange and coexistence in the neighbourhood.
Funding
Up to €500 per promotion

Neighbourhood campaigns in the park district

The Parkviertel neighbourhood fund supports small campaigns with up to €500 per project. The funds, provided by the Mitte district office, are intended to strengthen exchange and coexistence in the neighbourhood.
To the application of the district fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood commitment Brunnenviertel (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Brunnenviertel district in Berlin Mitte. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
Discover the Brunnenviertel neighbourhood fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Moabit East Neighbourhood Engagement (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Moabit Ost district in Berlin Mitte. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
View Moabit Ost action fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement in the Badstrasse district (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Badstraße neighbourhood in Berlin Mitte. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
Projects in the Badstrasse action fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement in the Beusselstrasse district (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Beusselstraße neighbourhood in Berlin Mitte. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
Projects in the Beusselstrasse action fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement in the Pankstrasse district (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Pankstraße neighbourhood in Berlin Mitte. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
Discover the Pankstraße neighbourhood fund
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement Soldiner Quartier (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Soldiner Quartier in Berlin Mitte. Small projects of up to €1,500 are supported.
Submit ideas for the Soldiner neighbourhood
Deadline
Democracy and participation
digital engagement
international solidarity
Funding
Up to 600 €

Microprojects for tolerance and democracy

Every year, FWA Marzahn-Hellersdorf supports micro-projects in the district that promote tolerance, solidarity and democracy. Funding is provided via the "Revitalise diversity, strengthen democracy!" fund.
Explore the Marzahn-Hellersdorf action fund
Deadline
Annually
Funding
Up to 600 €

View Red Tree Action Fund

Every year, Roter Baum Berlin supports micro-projects in Marzahn-Hellersdorf that promote tolerance, solidarity and democracy. Funding is provided via the "Revitalise diversity, strengthen democracy!" fund.
Every year, Roter Baum Berlin supports micro-projects in Marzahn-Hellersdorf that promote tolerance, solidarity and democracy. Funding is provided via the "Revitalise diversity, strengthen democracy!" fund.
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood campaigns on Boulevard Kastanienallee (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN Fund provides funding in the Boulevard Kastanienallee neighbourhood in Marzahn-Hellersdorf. The programme supports small projects for neighbourhood activation and resident participation with up to €1,500.
Participate in the Kastanienallee neighbourhood
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement on the Hellen Promenade (FEIN)

With the FEIN programme, the SenSBW promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Helle Promenade neighbourhood in Marzahn-Hellersdorf. The programme supports small projects to improve coexistence.
Current calls for Helle Promenade
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement in the Alte Hellersdorfer neighbourhood (FEIN)

The Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) is using FEIN to promote neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Alte Hellersdorfer neighbourhood in Marzahn-Hellersdorf. Small projects are supported to improve neighbourhood life.
Realising ideas for old Hellersdorf residents
Deadline
Every year
the SPI Foundation supports projects in Marzahn-Hellersdorf that promote diversity and democracy. Funding is provided via the "Revitalise diversity
strengthen democracy!" fund.
Funding
Up to € 5,000

Projects for diversity and democracy in Marzahn-Hellersdorf

Every year, the SPI Foundation supports projects in Marzahn-Hellersdorf that promote diversity and democracy. Funding is provided via the "Revitalise diversity, strengthen democracy!" fund.
View Marzahn-Hellersdorf projects
Deadline
The Grüne Mitte Foundation helps where there are social deficits by promoting youth and elderly care and supporting people in need in Berlin.
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Support for young and old in Berlin

The Grüne Mitte Foundation helps where there are social deficits by promoting youth and elderly care and supporting people in need in Berlin.
Application
Deadline
Annually
Funding
2.000 €

Hohenschönhausen: Projects for diversity and tolerance

Lichtblicke supports projects in Hohenschönhausen (Lichtenberg) with up to €2,000 each year. The funding aims to strengthen diversity, participation, anti-discrimination and tolerance in the district.
View Hohenschönhausen Action Fund
Deadline
Annually
Funding
5.000 €

Initiatives for an open Lichtenberg gain support

Lichtblicke supports projects in Lichtenberg with up to €5,000 each year via the "Action Fund". The projects are intended to strengthen diversity, participation, anti-discrimination and tolerance in the district.
Lichtblicke supports projects in Lichtenberg with up to €5,000 each year via the "Action Fund". The projects are intended to strengthen diversity, participation, anti-discrimination and tolerance in the district.
Deadline
Up to €1
000 per project (€10
000 in total per district)
Funding
The Kiezfonds Lichtenberg enables citizens to submit ideas for their neighbourhoods. A citizens' jury decides on the allocation of funds. Funding is provided for charitable projects that strengthen community life and improve the neighbourhood.

Kiezfonds Lichtenberg: Your ideas for the neighbourhood

The Kiezfonds Lichtenberg enables citizens to submit ideas for their neighbourhoods. A citizens' jury decides on the allocation of funds. Funding is provided for charitable projects that strengthen community life and improve the neighbourhood.
Find out more about the neighbourhood fund
Deadline
Every year
Lichtblicke uses the "Action Fund" to support projects in Lichtenberg that promote diversity
participation and tolerance. The funding serves to strengthen commitment and cohesion in the district.
Funding
1.000 €

Lichtenberg projects for diversity and cohesion

Every year, Lichtblicke uses the "Action Fund" to support projects in Lichtenberg that promote diversity, participation and tolerance. The funding serves to strengthen commitment and cohesion in the district.
View Lichtenberg action fund
Deadline
The Wirtschaftskreis Hohenschönhausen-Lichtenberg Foundation supports charitable projects for the promotion of children and young people in the district of Lichtenberg
in particular socio-educational and mentoring activities.
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Projects for children and young people in Lichtenberg

The Wirtschaftskreis Hohenschönhausen-Lichtenberg Foundation supports charitable projects for the promotion of children and young people in the district of Lichtenberg, in particular socio-educational and mentoring activities.
Submit an application
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Active neighbourhood in the Wassertorplatz district (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN Fund supports small projects in the Wassertorplatz neighbourhood in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. The programme promotes neighbourhood activation and the participation of residents in order to improve community life in the neighbourhood.
Contributing ideas for Wassertorplatz
Deadline
In Via supports projects with the action fund for children and young people in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. The aim is to improve coexistence in the district by strengthening democracy and diversity.
Funding
2.000 €

Youth fund for better coexistence in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

In Via supports projects with the action fund for children and young people in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. The aim is to improve coexistence in the district by strengthening democracy and diversity.
Discover details about the Youth Fund
Deadline
The Children and Youth Participation Office supports projects by children and young people in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg neighbourhood. The topics are diverse
ranging from anti-discrimination to nature conservation and political education.
Funding
1.000 €

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg youth jury: Designing projects in the neighbourhood

The Children and Youth Participation Office supports projects by children and young people in the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg neighbourhood. The topics are diverse, ranging from anti-discrimination to nature conservation and political education.
Read the call for the youth jury
Deadline
In Via supports micro-projects in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg as part of the Partnerships for Democracy programme. Funding is provided for projects that actively combat racism
marginalisation and discrimination. Applications can be submitted annually.
Funding
5.000 €

Micro-projects against discrimination in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

In Via supports micro-projects in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg as part of the Partnerships for Democracy programme. Funding is provided for projects that actively combat racism, marginalisation and discrimination. Applications can be submitted annually.
Read call for proposals for the action fund
Deadline
Democracy and participation
city and neighbourhood
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood campaigns in the Mehringplatz district (FEIN)

With the FEIN programme, the SenSBW promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Mehringplatz neighbourhood in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. The programme supports small projects to improve coexistence in the neighbourhood.
Developing projects for Mehringplatz
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
1.500 €

Neighbourhood involvement in the Kreuzberg centre (FEIN)

The SenSBW's FEIN Fund promotes neighbourhood activation and resident participation in the Zentrum Kreuzberg district. Small projects with up to €1,500 to improve neighbourhood life can be funded.
Sharing good ideas for Kreuzberg
Deadline
Society and politics
city and neighbourhood
Funding
3.000 € - 10.000 €

Action fund: Democracy and diversity in Charlottenburg

The action fund of the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Democracy Office supports projects by civil society organisations in the district. The projects are intended to promote democracy and combat marginalisation, hatred and misanthropy.
Information on the action fund
Deadline
The Schreberjugend Berlin supports ideas from children and young people in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf via the "STARK gemacht! - Fund of the District Youth Jury"
Schreberjugend Berlin supports ideas from children and young people in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. The focus is on the design of spaces and leisure time as well as society and politics.
Funding
1.000 €

Youth projects for spatial design and politics in Charlottenburg

The Schreberjugend Berlin supports ideas from children and young people in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf via the "STARK gemacht! - Fund of the District Youth Jury", Schreberjugend Berlin supports ideas from children and young people in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. The focus is on the design of spaces and leisure time as well as society and politics.
Propose a youth project now
Deadline
1 Micro projects
Funding
The Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Democracy Office's fund for micro-projects strengthens initiatives and small groups in the district. It supports projects for democracy and against marginalisation, hatred and misanthropy. Applications are possible on an ongoing basis.

Micro-projects for democracy and diversity in the neighbourhood

The Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Democracy Office's fund for micro-projects strengthens initiatives and small groups in the district. It supports projects for democracy and against marginalisation, hatred and misanthropy. Applications are possible on an ongoing basis.
Details on micro-projects and application information
Deadline
Migration and diversity
city and neighbourhood
Funding
Not known

Local ideas for neighbourhood activation in Wilmersdorf

The BENN Fund of the Senate Department for Urban Development and Housing (SenSBW) supports initiatives in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf with funding in kind and fees. Small-scale measures for neighbourhood activation and integration in the Wilmersdorf district are funded.
Submit projects for Wilmersdorf now
Deadline
2025-05-01 2025-08-01 2025-11-01
Funding
15.000 €

"Do you know who I am?": Peaceful coexistence

The "Do you know who I am?" project of the ACK, the Central Council of Jews and the KRM promotes peaceful coexistence in Germany through interreligious dialogue and cooperation, especially in refugee aid.
More about "Do you know who I am?"
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
5.000 €

Action fund for the cultural sector

The Action Fund of the Emergency Alliance for Culture supports cultural institutions, especially smaller ones, in introducing sustainable risk and hazard management to strengthen their resilience. Public, non-profit or public-law organisations with a cultural focus are eligible to apply.
Details on the Culture Action Fund
Deadline
Ongoing (application at least 6 weeks before the measure)
Funding
Individual (pro rata financing)

General youth care

Through the Landessportbund Berlin, the Landesjugendring supports activities for children and young people outside the field of sport. These include musical and cultural events, games and craft afternoons and visits to the theatre.
More information on general youth care
Deadline
Individual (institutional fixed-amount financing)
Funding
Individual (institutional fixed-amount financing)

General association grants

This programme covers the costs of association operations for eligible member organisations of LSB Berlin. It is an institutional fixed-amount funding programme.
Contact for association grants
Deadline
Ongoing (within the 2021-2027 funding period)
Funding
at least € 100,000

AMIF: European funds for migration and integration

The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) 2021-2027 provides European funding for projects in the areas of asylum, migration, integration, return, combating irregular migration and European solidarity2. The maximum project duration is 36 months.
Start AMIF application process
Deadline
Ongoing with various application phases
Funding
Lump sums of up to approx. €6,000; project funding of over €100,000 also possible

Arriving & shaping participation together

Committed individuals, non-profit organisations, institutions or companies can submit projects that strengthen arrival, participation and cooperation between civil society, the state and business - especially those with post-migration experience.
Submit your project now
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Start-up aid for a wide range of projects

The Andreas Mohn Foundation drives forward projects that would come to nothing without its help. It supports people in need, science and research, youth and elderly care, religion, environmental protection, help for the disabled, art and culture, education and training, care for prisoners, sport, health and welfare.
More about the funding principles of the Andreas Mohn Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing (application stop from 20 October 2024 to 20 January 2025)
Funding
3,000 € to 5,000 € (follow-up applications up to max. 3,000 €)

At eye level: strengthening diversity and togetherness

The "Auf Augenhöhe" fund promotes civic engagement for diversity, respect and cooperation, particularly in the area of refugee work. Projects must ensure broad participation, exchange of experience and continuous reflection. Community foundations with a seal of approval or Houses of Resources are eligible to apply.
Submit a project for Auf Augenhöhe
Deadline
31.08.2025
Funding
60.000 €

Coming to terms with communist dictatorships and the culture of remembrance

The Federal Foundation for the Reappraisal of Communist Dictatorships promotes events, publications and media programmes on political education and science that deal with the causes, history and consequences of communist dictatorships or strengthen the culture of remembrance and commemoration.
More about project funding from the Bundesstiftung Aufarbeitung
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting training in GaLaBau

The Garden, Landscape and Sports Ground Construction Education Foundation promotes training and further education in this field. This includes educational events, scholarships, awards and publications.
More about the GaLaBau Education Foundation
Deadline
2025-06-28 (deadline for project funding)
Funding
< 350.000 €

Accessibility for all

Aktion Mensch supports non-profit organisations in Germany to create accessibility for people with and without disabilities, children and young people or people with special social difficulties. There are various funding programmes, including micro-funding (up to €5,000 without own funds, duration up to 1 year) and project funding (up to €350,000 with 10% own funds, duration up to 5 years).
Discover the support programmes of Aktion Mensch
Deadline
30 € per 60 minutes (max. trainer flat rate)
Funding
30 € per 60 minutes (max. trainer flat rate)

BERLIN HAS TALENT

The "BERLIN HAS TALENT" programme promotes physical activity groups (BFG) for schoolchildren from the 3rd grade onwards. Sports clubs that organise such groups receive a fixed amount of funding.
More about the "BERLIN HAS TALENT" programme
Deadline
This programme supports sports clubs and associations that offer trial training sessions for children as part of "BERLIN HAS TALENT". For every voucher redeemed
€20 is awarded and a further €30 for joining a club afterwards.
Funding
20 € per voucher + 30 € per club entry

BERLIN HAS TALENT - Club vouchers

This programme supports sports clubs and associations that offer trial training sessions for children as part of "BERLIN HAS TALENT". For every voucher redeemed, €20 is awarded and a further €30 for joining a club afterwards.
More about the club voucher campaign
Deadline
Max. € 7
500 (with at least 50 % own contribution)
Funding
This programme promotes the purchase of socially sustainable sports equipment and clothing with a sustainability certificate. It also supports measures to sensitise club members to sustainable procurement.

Berlin Sport - All about Fair

This programme promotes the purchase of socially sustainable sports equipment and clothing with a sustainability certificate. It also supports measures to sensitise club members to sustainable procurement.
More about the "Rund um Fair" programme
Deadline
Education and learning
social and welfare
culture and creativity
digital engagement
Funding
3.000 €

Strengthening cohesion in Berlin: promoting engagement

The Bürgerstiftung Berlin supports projects in Berlin that promote educational equality and social participation for disadvantaged children, young people and senior citizens. The focus is also on strengthening volunteering and the population's shared responsibility for shaping the city.
Find out more about the Bürgerstiftung Berlin
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Better prospects for children with a migration background

The Fairchance Foundation aims to give children and young people better prospects and opportunities for a self-determined life in Germany. In particular, it supports projects to promote the integration and language skills of children with a migration background.
More about the Fairchance Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Customised (depending on project)

Strengthening libraries and creating access

The German Library Association (dbv) promotes innovative library concepts, the digital development of libraries and archives and the promotion of reading with digital media for children and young people.
Discover the dbv's funding programmes
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Education for healthy nutrition and renewable energies

The BayWa Foundation supports educational projects for children and young people in the areas of healthy nutrition and renewable energies. Its aim is to promote science and research, education and training.
More about the BayWa Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Education for healthy nutrition and renewable energies

The BayWa Foundation has been supporting educational projects for healthy nutrition and renewable energies since 1998 in order to promote science and research, education and training.
More about the BayWa Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
1,500 to 10,000

Education and equal opportunities for young people

The Gib Bildung eine Chance foundation promotes education and upbringing, in particular by supporting children and young people at school and university.
More about the foundation Give education a chance
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Education and integration for disadvantaged young people

The Robert Voigt Foundation promotes the training, education and upbringing of children and young people who have limited opportunities for integration into society due to their background and/or life circumstances.
More about the Robert Voigt Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Education, disability, environment, health and social affairs

The Heidehof Foundation supports projects in the fields of education (reform pedagogy, school development, aesthetic education), people with disabilities (inclusion, self-help), the environment (nature and resource conservation, environmental education), health and social issues (outpatient services, elderly care, child and youth support, integration).
Application form of the Heidehof Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Education, solidarity, art, culture and the environment

The German BNP Paribas Foundation supports projects in the areas of education, solidarity, personal development through art and culture and, since 2021, environmental and climate protection throughout Germany.
Submit funding application to BNP Paribas Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Educational support for equal opportunities

The SCHILF Foundation promotes education in general, from the arts and languages to social or sporting projects. It supports excellence as well as beginners or intermediate levels, as long as the educational programme is taken seriously.
Submit an application to the SCHILF Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (free educational scholarships)

Educational scholarships for equal opportunities

The Educational Sponsors for Germany Foundation supports children and young people from less privileged families with free educational scholarships to improve their school performance and strengthen their social and intercultural skills.
Apply now for an educational scholarship
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
up to 75 % of eligible expenditure/costs

Protecting biodiversity

The Federal Biological Diversity Programme promotes projects that serve the protection, sustainable use and development of biological diversity in Germany and go beyond legal standards.
More about the Federal Programme on Biological Diversity
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Researching and preventing biological ageing

The Biological Ageing Foundation researches and promotes ways to stay biologically young or to stop biological ageing, and offers practical assistance and help for self-help in preventive measures.
More about the Biological Age Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
up to 75 % of the total costs

Blue Ribbon Germany: Renaturalising rivers and floodplains

The federal programme "Blue Ribbon Germany" invests in the renaturation of federal waterways and their floodplains in order to reconnect rivers, banks and floodplains and improve habitats for animals and plants.
More about the Blue Ribbon Germany
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Broad support for society and sport

The Martin Schmälzle Foundation promotes science and research, healthcare, youth and elderly care, art and culture, education, student aid, welfare, people with disabilities, animal welfare, sport and charitable purposes.
More about the Martin Schmälzle Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Broad support for society and technology

The Adalbert Zajadacz Foundation promotes science and research, art, culture and literature, education, training and further education for young people, support for gifted young people and training (particularly in the electrical trades), nature conservation, animal welfare and environmental protection, support for young people and the elderly, medical research, healthcare, democratic decision-making and assistance in the social sector.
Online application for funding from the Adalbert Zajadacz Foundation
Deadline
Up to €25
000 (max. for shortfall financing)
Funding
The Landessportbund Berlin supports teams in the 1st Bundesliga in their preparation and participation in match operations. The funding is limited to €25,000 and is aimed at clubs whose total budget per season does not exceed €1 million.

Bundesliga aid

The Landessportbund Berlin supports teams in the 1st Bundesliga in their preparation and participation in match operations. The funding is limited to €25,000 and is aimed at clubs whose total budget per season does not exceed €1 million.
Contact for Bundesliga aid
Deadline
2025-04-30 2025-09-30
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting civil rights and tolerance

The Sebastian Cobler Foundation promotes education and training in the spirit of the democratic state, in particular the protection of basic constitutional rights, equal rights for men and women, the right to informational self-determination and help for the persecuted, refugees and the disabled.
More about the Sebastian Cobler Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people

The Sami Khedira Stiftung gGmbH supports projects in favour of disadvantaged children and young people. It wants to open up opportunities for them and at the same time encourage them to get involved themselves in order to achieve something.
More about the Sami Khedira Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Opportunities for young people

The "Kinder fördern - Zukunft stiften" foundation opens up opportunities for the future for young people, regardless of their social and economic background. A particular focus is on projects to promote reading.
More about the foundation Kinder fördern - Zukunft stiften
Deadline
2025-12-01 2026-04-01
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Equal opportunities and intercultural understanding

The RWE Foundation promotes children's and youth projects focussing on equal opportunities (overcoming social disadvantage) and international and intercultural understanding (improving social cohesion).
Submit funding application to the RWE Foundation
Deadline
12.07.2025
Funding
30.000 €, 100.000 €, 250.000 €

Equal opportunities, nature and environmental protection, social cohesion

The German Postcode Lottery supports projects run by charitable organisations throughout Germany in the areas of equal opportunities, nature conservation, environmental protection and social cohesion.
More about project funding German Postcode Lottery
Deadline
15.03.2026
Funding
up to € 2,500

Children Jugend Hilft competition!

Children for a better World e.V. supports social, socio-political or ecological projects by children and young people between the ages of 6 and 21 who are committed to helping others. At the same time, the applicants take part in the Germany-wide competition, in which eight winning projects can win an engagement camp in Berlin.
Submit a project to Children Jugend Hilft
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Choir encounters: Promoting international projects

The Deutsche Chorjugend e.V. promotes international choir encounters for young singers between the ages of 8 and 26. The meetings must last at least 5 days and may not be organised by professional tour operators.
Find out more about choir encounters
Deadline
23.09.2025
Funding
20.000 €

Citizen Science for Action!

The Hans Sauer Foundation supports citizen science projects on socio-ecological issues that are conceived, initiated and implemented by civil society actors. Young initiatives are particularly encouraged.
To the Citizen Science for Action funding programme!
Deadline
Education and learning
City and neighbourhood
International solidarity
Funding
Up to € 3,500

The FEIN programme: Improving infrastructure with material resources

Through the FEIN programme, the SenSBW provides funding for small-scale beautification or renovation measures in Berlin - e.g. for daycare centres, schools or green spaces. Up to €3,500 in material resources are possible.
Find out more about the FEIN programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Democracy, neuroscience and Europe

The non-profit Hertie Foundation supports projects in the fields of education for democracy, neuroscience and European integration, both operationally and in terms of funding.
Funding page of the Hertie Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Monument preservation and cultural projects

The Edelhof Ricklingen Foundation - V. J. v. der Osten is committed to the preservation of historical monuments and gardens and supports independent art and cultural projects as well as musical projects in the care of the sick and elderly.
Contact enquiry Edelhof Ricklingen Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
from € 50,000

Living Franco-German friendship

The Franco-German Citizens' Fund advises, networks and finances projects that bring Franco-German friendship and Europe to life for the general public. It is open to all players in civil society.
Submit your project to the citizens' fund now
Deadline
Democracy and participation
city and neighbourhood
digital engagement
Funding
Up to € 3,000

The Berlin Youth Jury: Realising your own projects

The Berlin Youth Jury, funded by the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family (SenBJF), supports young people in realising their own project ideas on urban design, leisure or politics - in an uncomplicated way and with up to €3,000.
Information on the youth jury
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
2,000 € to 100,000 €

Digital Innovation Fund

The EKD's Digital Innovation Fund supports projects by individuals, groups or church institutions that promote digital innovations in the Protestant Church and digitally support the church's core tasks.
To apply for digital innovation funds
Deadline
31.10.2025
Funding
14.000 €

Digital impetus for sports clubs

The Landessportbund Berlin supports non-profit sports clubs and associations with digitalisation. If you want to improve your online presence, digitalise your club administration or create modern training offers, you can receive up to 75% of the costs here. Prerequisite: own contribution of at least 25%.
Submit a digitalisation project in sport
Deadline
31.07.2025
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Digitalisation of the working and professional world

The DATEV Foundation supports projects in the core areas of requirements in a digital working and professional world, IT security and data protection as well as digital networking and forms of collaboration.
More about the DATEV Foundation funding programme
Deadline
Annually (proof by 30 April of the following year)
Funding
Individual (institutional fixed-amount financing)

Digitalisation for associations

The LSB Berlin supports measures for the digitalisation of sports associations. The funding is institutional fixed-amount funding for all eligible LSB member organisations.
Contact for digitalisation
Deadline
LSB Berlin supports sports clubs and associations with digitalisation with shortfall funding of up to €14
000 net. The funding amounts to a maximum of 75% of the project sum.
Funding
Up to €14,000 net (with max. 75% funding)

Digitalisation for clubs and associations

LSB Berlin supports sports clubs and associations with digitalisation with shortfall funding of up to €14,000 net. The funding amounts to a maximum of 75% of the project sum.
More about the digitisation programme
Deadline
30.06.2027
Funding
up to € 2,500

E-cargo bike directive: climate protection in transport

The e-cargo bike directive promotes the purchase of cargo bikes and cargo trailers with electric drive support for bicycle-based cargo transport in industry and local authorities.
Apply for e-cargo bike funding
Deadline
The Landessportbund Berlin honours people for their many years of commendable voluntary work in sport. Sporting achievements at major international events can also be honoured.
Funding
Awards (no financial support)

Volunteering in sport: awards and honours

The Landessportbund Berlin honours people for their many years of commendable voluntary work in sport. Sporting achievements at major international events can also be honoured.
To the application form for honours
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting ice hockey talent

The Erich Kühnhackl Foundation supports young sporting talent in ice hockey and sensitises decision-makers from business and politics to the need to promote youth ice hockey.
More about the Erich Kühnhackl Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Emancipated approach to digitalisation

The Frankasten Foundation promotes, supports and advises on the emancipated use of digitalisation and artificial intelligence, especially for socially disadvantaged people, in order to have an inclusive effect and promote knowledge transfer.
More about the Frank-Basten-Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
maximum € 1,700

Energy counselling for residential buildings

The federal subsidy for energy advice in residential buildings supports owners, tenants and leaseholders in improving the energy efficiency of their residential buildings and contributes to climate protection.
Apply for energy counselling
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Energy efficiency in buildings through individual measures

The federal subsidy for efficient buildings - individual measures (BEG EM) promotes investments in individual measures to increase energy efficiency and the share of renewable energies in the heating and cooling sector of buildings in Germany.
Application form BEG EM
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Commitment to the common good and quality of life

The Rolf Epple Foundation promotes the education, training and health of young and older people as well as sport, art, culture and the protection of landscapes and monuments in order to work for the common good.
More about the Rolf Epple Foundation
Deadline
Project outlines from 1 September to 10 October 2025; project duration from 1 March to 31 December 2026.
Funding
20.000 € - 100.000 €

Shaping commitment to transformation

The "transform_D" programme of the German Foundation for Engagement and Volunteering supports initiatives that are helping to shape digital, ecological and social change. It offers funding, networking and advice.
To the transform_D programme
Deadline
The Stiftung Zukunft Berlin promotes civic engagement
education and cultural goals in order to strengthen Berlin as a metropolis and promote international co-operation.
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Commitment and education for a better Berlin

The Stiftung Zukunft Berlin promotes civic engagement, education and cultural goals in order to strengthen Berlin as a metropolis and promote international co-operation.
Submit project ideas
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
10,000 € (or 5,000 € for first-time recipients)

Committed to shaping the world

Engagiert die Welt gestalten (Engagiert) supports development education projects by associations and educational institutions with up to 10,000 euros (5,000 euros for first-time recipients) in order to make global connections tangible. The own contribution for voluntary projects is 10%.
More on "Shaping the world with commitment"
Deadline
Application until 31 October 2025
Funding
16.000 €

Development of sports clubs and professional associations in Berlin

The Landessportbund Berlin supports sports clubs and sports associations in Berlin in setting up new offers, equipping sports facilities, organisational development and innovative projects to improve the club structure.
More on club development in sport
Deadline
2025-06-30 2025-11-30
Funding
10.000 €

Development education (FEB)

The BMZ's Development Education Programme (FEB) supports projects in Germany that educate people about global development issues in a realistic and vivid way and highlight opportunities for involvement.
About the Development Education funding programme
Deadline
30.09.2025
Funding
14.000 €

Development Policy School Exchange (ENSA)

The ENSA programme promotes partnerships between schools from Germany and schools from Africa, Asia, Latin America and South-East Europe in order to address global issues such as social justice, human rights and sustainability. Schools and non-profit NGOs are eligible for funding.
More about the ENSA programme
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Customised (depending on project)

Erasmus+ Sport: Mobility of sports professionals

Erasmus+ Sport offers full-time and voluntary volunteers in grassroots sport the opportunity to gain qualifications in sport-related topics through European exchanges, to network and to further develop their own sports organisation.
More about Erasmus+ Sport
Deadline
Individual (consultancy agreements)
Funding
Individual (consultancy agreements)

Success in top-class sport with consultancy contracts

The Landessportbund Berlin supports top athletes who compete for a Berlin club through consultancy contracts. The funding is linked to sporting success in international competitions over the last two years.
Contact for elite sports promotion
Deadline
Ongoing (no more applications for 2023)
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Preservation of the written cultural heritage

The federal government's funding programme secures historical files, manuscripts and books from federal, state and municipal institutions through measures such as deacidification, cleaning, packaging or restoration of large-volume holdings. No more applications for 2023.
More about the cultural assets funding programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Testing and development projects in nature conservation

The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) supports testing and development projects (E+E projects) in order to put promising nature conservation ideas and research results into practice.
More on E+E projects in nature conservation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Combating drowning and promoting water rescue

The Water Rescue Foundation combats drowning deaths through preventive measures and the promotion of water rescue services, e.g. by supporting organisations such as the DLRG-Landesverband Württemberg e.V. (Württemberg Regional DLRG Association).
Application form Water Rescue Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
application deadline for the whole year 15 January (for seminars in Brandenburg ongoing until 14 days before the start of the project)
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Shaping Protestant child and youth work

The AKD supports Protestant children's and youth work in Berlin, Brandenburg and Silesian Upper Lusatia. Funding is provided for Juleica courses, extracurricular youth education, holiday trips and camps. Parishes, church districts and their projects are eligible to apply.
Funding applications and information at AKD
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
> 50.000 €

DC small project fund

The DC Small Projects Fund supports small and micro development projects in the Global South with up to 50,000 euros to help poor and disadvantaged people to sustainably improve their living conditions.
More about the DC Small Projects Fund
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
10.000 €

Holidays for people with disabilities

Aktion Mensch supports holiday trips for people with and without disabilities as well as children and young people in Germany and abroad. This includes support for accompanying persons.
More about the holiday travel support programme
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

fit4future: A healthy future for children and the planet

The Cleven Foundation fit4future foundation Germany promotes measures for a healthy future for children and young people and for a healthy planet. The focus is on the connection between climate change and health.
More about the fit4future foundation Germany
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
500 to 5,000 €

Equal opportunities development fund

The Equal Opportunities Fund supports daycare centre and school projects with 500 to 5,000 euros in order to accompany and support all children and young people individually on their path through life.
To the Equal Opportunities Fund
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
< 1.000 €

Promotion fund for special projects

The German Stroke Foundation supports special projects of stroke self-help groups that go beyond the basic funding provided by health insurance companies in order to help affected people and their relatives.
Request information on the project application
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Development fund for daycare centre and school support associations

The Education Foundation strengthens voluntary work at nurseries and schools by supporting project ideas from nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools throughout Germany via their support associations.
To the support fund for daycare centre and school support associations
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
350.000 €

Funding programme Awareness-raising campaigns

Aktion Mensch offers micro-funding (up to €5,000, no own funds) for local campaigns on the European Day of Protest for the Equality of People with Disabilities (5 May) and project funding (up to €350,000, 10% own funds) for larger, temporary projects.
More on awareness-raising campaigns
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
350.000 €

Encounter, culture and sport funding programme

Aktion Mensch supports projects that enable people with disabilities, children and young people or people with special social difficulties to enjoy leisure activities in sport, art and culture in order to promote inclusive coexistence.
More about encounters, culture and sport
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
350.000 €

Advice, support and self-help support programme

Aktion Mensch promotes the personal development and social participation of people with disabilities and people in particular social difficulties through counselling, support and self-help services.
More on counselling, support and self-help
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Overview of funding programmes

The Haus des Stiftens offers non-profit organisations central and uncomplicated access to a wide range of funding opportunities from various companies and foundations via the foerderprogramme.org portal.
Discover the Haus des Stiftens funding programmes
Deadline
01.07.2025
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Funding focus on digitalisation

The Deutsches Hilfswerk Foundation is providing a funding module with the aim of rethinking people's self-efficacy, participation and future opportunities on the basis of digital technologies and developing and implementing effective innovative solutions.
More about the digitisation funding priority
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting young voices

The Deutsche Chorjugend e.V. is the largest organisation representing the interests of young singers in Germany. It promotes musical and cultural education, the participation of children and young people and voluntary work.
Funding from the German Choral Youth
Deadline
The Landessportbund Berlin supports one-week intensive swimming courses during the holidays for fourth-grade pupils who are unable to swim. The courses are free of charge for the pupils.
Funding
Individual (assumption of costs)

Promotion of intensive swimming courses

The Landessportbund Berlin supports one-week intensive swimming courses during the holidays for fourth-grade pupils who are unable to swim. The courses are free of charge for the pupils.
More information on swimming courses for school pupils
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Research in historical humanities

The Gerda Henkel Foundation supports research projects and scholarships in archaeology, history, historical Islamic studies, art history, legal history, prehistory and early history as well as the history of science.
More about the Gerda Henkel Foundation
Deadline
The Maecenata Foundation promotes science
education
research
development co-operation
international donation transfer and civil society involvement.
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Research and education for civil society

The Maecenata Foundation promotes science, education, research, development co-operation, international donation transfer and civil society involvement.
Find out more about the Maecenata Foundation
Deadline
01.03.2026
Funding
Individual (subsidies)

Research on political exile

The Herbert and Elsbeth Weichmann Foundation raises awareness of the importance of political exile by bringing together historical experiences and current perspectives on flight and exile and promoting exile research.
Funding conditions Herbert and Elsbeth Weichmann Foundation
Deadline
Free participation in workshops
Funding
The Landessportbund Berlin offers free workshops and counselling for women in order to strengthen their voluntary work in sport and reduce prejudice and discrimination.

Strengthening and training women in voluntary work

The Landessportbund Berlin offers free workshops and counselling for women in order to strengthen their voluntary work in sport and reduce prejudice and discrimination.
More on the proportion of women in voluntary work
Deadline
Cost contribution of €450/month per volunteer
Funding
Cost contribution of €450/month per volunteer

Voluntary services in sport

Sports clubs and associations in Berlin can offer volunteer positions in the areas of children and youth work, organisation and administration. Voluntary service promotes the willingness to get involved in civic engagement.
More information on voluntary services
Deadline
2025-09-01 2026-03-01
Funding
1.500 €

Peace, justice and the integrity of creation

The Threshold Foundation supports individual projects of other organisations in the areas of peace, justice and the integrity of creation that are related to its own projects.
More about project funding from the Threshold Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Holistic education and development

The Marriott Foundation is committed to education, popular and vocational training, sport, art and culture and has also been supporting development projects abroad since 2013 in order to provide holistic education in line with the UNESCO model.
More about the Marriott Foundation
Deadline
Culture and creativity
sport and health
Funding
Payment of GEMA fees

GEMA fees for sports clubs

The Landessportbund Berlin pays the GEMA fees for sports clubs that are indirect members of the LSB. This relieves the clubs of the costs for the use of music at their events.
Contact the GEMA flat-rate contract
Deadline
31.01.2026
Funding
10.000 €

Active together for inclusion

Aktion Mensch supports temporary inclusive projects in the areas of "education and personal development" and "leisure" in order to make inclusion a tangible experience.
To the campaign "Active together for inclusion"
Deadline
28.04.2025
Funding
300 €

Strong together: actions against loneliness

The "Strong Together" funding pot, sponsored by the Beisheim Foundation, supports campaigns against loneliness and for more togetherness on Neighbourhood Day on 23 May 2025.
Register for the Neighbourhood Day campaign
Deadline
The Meridian Foundation supports social projects in Berlin that strengthen the sense of community and equal opportunities for residents.
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Strengthening community and equal opportunities in Berlin

The Meridian Foundation supports social projects in Berlin that strengthen the sense of community and equal opportunities for residents.
Get to know projects
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Public welfare through sport

The "Gutes erlaufen" foundation supports a variety of charitable, benevolent and ecclesiastical causes, including science, health, youth and elderly care, art and culture, monument and nature conservation, international understanding and sport.
Application for funding from the "Gutes erlaufen" foundation
Deadline
2025-07-31 2025-11-30
Funding
The Berliner Sparkasse Foundation supports charitable projects and initiatives in Berlin in the areas of culture, monument preservation, sport, education, charitable purposes, healthcare, youth and elderly care, animal and nature conservation as well as science and research.

Promoting the common good in Berlin - Berliner Sparkasse projects

The Berliner Sparkasse Foundation supports charitable projects and initiatives in Berlin in the areas of culture, monument preservation, sport, education, charitable purposes, healthcare, youth and elderly care, animal and nature conservation as well as science and research.
Submit funding application
Deadline
31.12.2028
Funding
5.000 €

Gen Ost JugendFonds: Youth engagement in eastern Germany

The Gen Ost JugendFonds is a new project within the framework of the joint initiative Zukunftswege Ost, which aims to facilitate access to funding for young, committed people between the ages of 14 and 27 in the eastern German states.
More about the Gen Ost Youth Fund
Deadline
5 major projects
Funding
Democracy and participation, social affairs and welfare, digital engagement

Utilising court orders for social projects

The Berlin justice system provides financial resources from criminal proceedings via its SamBA collection fund. This enables non-profit organisations in the capital to implement projects in victim support, youth welfare or the promotion of democracy. The prerequisite is a listing with the AG Tiergarten.
Details on judicial funding
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Social commitment for a planet worth living on

KfW Stiftung facilitates social commitment by creating opportunities where concrete solutions to challenges arise and supports people in the realisation of civil society projects.
More about KfW Stiftung
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
5.000 €

Healthy nutrition for children

The nutrition fund of the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk supports nationwide projects on the topic of healthy and balanced nutrition for children and young people, for example cookery courses in children's homes. The maximum funding amount is 5,000 euros, of which a maximum of 2,500 euros is for fees.
Nutrition fund of the children's aid organisation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Health, education and global issues

The Robert Bosch Stiftung works in the areas of health, education and global issues. With its funding, it is committed to a fair and sustainable future and supports institutions, associations, organisations and projects in their development.
To the application form of the Robert Bosch Stiftung
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
up to € 1,000 (small applications), others individually

Global justice through development education

Bread for the World, the aid organisation of the Protestant churches, supports educational projects in parishes, initiatives and organisations to promote global justice. There are various areas of funding, including small applications of up to 1,000 euros, encounter programmes and educational materials.
More about Bread for the World funding
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Global justice and human rights

Bread for the World works worldwide to ensure that poor and marginalised people can effectively exercise their human rights.
More about Bread for the World
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Golf talent and youth education

The Martin-Kaymer-Helianthus Foundation supports children's and youth projects throughout Germany in the fields of education and sport, in particular education, adult education and vocational training as well as child and youth welfare (orphan support).
More about the Martin-Kaymer-Helianthus Foundation
Deadline
Not known
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Cross-border cooperation in the Oder region

The Senate Chancellery supports projects that contribute to a lively exchange and partnership between stakeholders from Berlin and the Polish Oder region. The focus is on sustainable, cross-border cooperation.
Find project information on the cooperation
Deadline
Commitment and volunteering
sport and health
Funding
Up to 40 % of personnel expenses (max. € 12,000 per full-time employee)

Full-time administrative staff in associations

The Landessportbund Berlin subsidises personnel expenses for full-time administrative staff in sports associations. Funding is provided for up to 40% of personnel expenses, up to a maximum of €12,000 per full-time employee.
More information for associations
Deadline
Annually (application by 31 October of the current year)
Funding
Up to 40 % of personnel expenses (max. € 12,000 per full-time employee)

Full-time administrative staff in associations

The Landessportbund Berlin subsidises personnel expenses for full-time administrative staff in sports clubs. The subsidy amounts to up to 40% of the personnel expenses, up to a maximum of €12,000 per full-time employee.
More information for clubs
Deadline
Individual (e.g. for 40 hours € 17
531.00)
Funding
The programme subsidises personnel costs for permanently employed youth coaches in clubs with at least 50 children and young people. The amount of the grant is based on the statutory minimum wage for Berlin.

Full-time youth coaches

The programme subsidises personnel costs for permanently employed youth coaches in clubs with at least 50 children and young people. The amount of the grant is based on the statutory minimum wage for Berlin.
More information on youth coach support
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Helping and doing good

The Hackenberg Foundation is a non-profit, charitable foundation that has been supporting people to "help and do good" since 2006. It promotes education, youth and elderly care, environmental, landscape and monument protection, art and culture, public health and sport.
Contact form of the HACKENBERG FOUNDATION
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Help for disadvantaged children and young people

The Preuschhof Foundation helps children and young people in acute need, regardless of nationality, social status or religion, and contributes to improving the situation of children and young people in the long term.
More about the Preuschhof Foundation
Deadline
The dragondreams foundation supports socially disadvantaged children and young people in Berlin quickly and unbureaucratically through projects that promote education
meaningful leisure activities and tolerant coexistence.
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Help for disadvantaged children and young people in Berlin

The dragondreams foundation supports socially disadvantaged children and young people in Berlin quickly and unbureaucratically through projects that promote education, meaningful leisure activities and tolerant coexistence.
Contact us
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Help for children and the elderly

The Heinz-Jörg and Monika Platzek Foundation for Children and Elderly Care provides financial support to children, young people and elderly people and their families if they need help due to their physical, mental or emotional condition or their financial situation.
More about the Children and Elderly Care Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Help for people in need

The Axel Benkner-DWS Social Foundation helps people in need, especially families with severely disabled children, by providing funding for vehicles to promote participation in social life.
More about the Axel Benkner-DWS Social Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
< 1.500 €

Help for people in need and youth sport

The Friedrich-Wiese-Stiftung supports charitable organisations and private individuals in the form of financial donations, in particular to support youth sport and people in need in Stadtlohn and the surrounding area.
More about the Friedrich Wiese Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Help for people with disabilities

The DWMS Foundation supports people with physical or mental disabilities who need help. Its remit includes support for disabled students, social work and healthcare and care.
More about funding from the DWMS Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Help for injured emergency services

The Colonel Schöttler Disabled Persons Foundation supports soldiers of the German Armed Forces, police officers and full-time and voluntary helpers from NGOs and disaster relief organisations who suffer permanent consequential damage during deployments abroad.
More about the Colonel Schöttler Foundation for the Disabled
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Help and development through Christian values

The Bernd Fassbender Foundation, shaped by Christian values, supports a wide range of initiatives and organisations as well as its own projects in the areas of development cooperation, child and youth welfare, education, culture, rescue from mortal danger and international understanding.
More about the Bernd Fassbender Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Helping children and young people to help themselves

The Globus Foundation supports a large number of projects at home and abroad that aim to help children and young people in difficult situations to help themselves.
Submit an application to the GLOBUS Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (up to 2,500 euros, up to 10,000 euros, over 10,000 euros)

Emergency flood aid for monument owners

The German Foundation for Monument Protection is launching an emergency aid programme to quickly help owners of monuments damaged by flooding.
More on emergency flood aid for monuments
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Ideas for children and young people in Berlin

The Erwin Fey Foundation Berlin supports projects in Berlin and Brandenburg that help socially disadvantaged children and young people to develop their personality, improve their educational opportunities and promote equal opportunities. Suitable for young organisations, initiatives and committed individuals.
Submit an application to the Erwin Fey Foundation
Deadline
19.12.2025
Funding
up to € 6,000

Realising ideas for political education

Associations, initiatives or educational organisations in Berlin can apply for individual political education projects of up to €6,000. Prerequisite: the organisation must be registered, own contribution of at least 20%, private individuals are excluded.
Submit your application now
Deadline
5.000 € - 50.000 €
Funding
The Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion supports artistic projects that deal with intercultural issues and strengthen local diversity in the independent arts in Berlin. The funding is aimed at professional Berlin artists, independent groups and organisations.

IMPACT funding for intercultural projects

The Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion supports artistic projects that deal with intercultural issues and strengthen local diversity in the independent arts in Berlin. The funding is aimed at professional Berlin artists, independent groups and organisations.
View details of the funding programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Inclusion for the blind and visually impaired

The Gemeinschaftsstiftung für Blinde und Sehbehinderte in Studium und Beruf supports projects that enable people with visual impairments to be better integrated into everyday life.
More about the Community Foundation for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Innovation, alpinism and mountain conservation

The Albrecht von Dewitz Foundation promotes innovations for the future, safe alpinism and the protection of the mountain world. It supports regional, national and international projects and initiatives.
More about the Albrecht von Dewitz Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Realising innovative ideas in youth hiking

The Hiking Youth Foundation supports innovative, forward-looking and creative projects that spread the idea of youth hiking and bring the mission statement of the German Hiking Youth to life.
Application form of the Wanderjugend Foundation
Deadline
Max. € 3
000 per measure
max. € 9
000 per club/year
Funding
The Landessportbund Berlin supports sports clubs and associations that provide integrative programmes. These can be sporting activities, but also non-sporting projects such as homework help or language support.

Integration through sport in the club

The Landessportbund Berlin supports sports clubs and associations that provide integrative programmes. These can be sporting activities, but also non-sporting projects such as homework help or language support.
More information on integration through sport
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
5.000 €

Interdisciplinary research for ecological border areas

The Andrea von Braun Foundation supports interdisciplinary projects and research work that deal with ecological border areas and focus on sustainability and practical feasibility. This includes cultural, economic and social structures.
More about the Andrea von Braun Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Youth Exchange Programme Hockey

The SWS Foundation's youth exchange programme enables young hockey players to visit other cities in Europe as part of their training, to play sport there and to promote their understanding of a common Europe.
More about the Youth Exchange Programme
Deadline
Up to € 1
000
Funding
Netzwerk Zukunft uses the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Fund", Netzwerk Zukunft supports projects by young people in Neukölln that benefit the neighbourhood. Applications can be submitted several times a year.

Neukölln Youth Fund: Projects for the neighbourhood

Netzwerk Zukunft uses the "STARK gemacht! - Youth Fund", Netzwerk Zukunft supports projects by young people in Neukölln that benefit the neighbourhood. Applications can be submitted several times a year.
Information on the Neukölln Youth and Children's Office
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Youth development in education, culture and sport

The Reinhold Beitlich Foundation supports projects for young people in the areas of education, culture and sport as well as youth care and welfare projects, with a particular focus on sick children and young people.
Application form of the Reinhold Beitlich Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
60.000 €

Youth participation projects in Erasmus+ Youth

Youth participation projects are a funding format in the EU funding programme Erasmus+ Youth, which is implemented in Germany by YOUTH for Europe and strengthens the participation of young people in democratic life and civil society in Europe.
More about youth participation projects in Erasmus+ Youth
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Youth sport and youth welfare in Bremen

The Otto Diersch Foundation promotes youth sport, youth welfare, education and international exchange for young people, with a focus on Bremen.
More about the Otto Diersch Foundation
Deadline
Max. € 9
000 or 25 % of the total expenditure
Funding
Max. € 9,000 or 25 % of the total expenditure

Youth competitive sport in Berlin

The Landessportbund Berlin supports outstanding sporting events in children's and youth competitive sports. The subsidy amounts to up to 25% of the total expenditure, up to a maximum of €9,000.
More information on youth competitive sports
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Encouraging young people through sailing

The German Sail Training Foundation supports young people by giving them the opportunity to learn ocean sailing in the context of traditional seamanship on traditional ships.
More about the German Sail Training Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Encouraging young people through sailing

The Hochseesegeln Foundation supports young people who are planning trips on the high seas by providing funds for appropriate maintenance and necessary investments (e.g. sailing wardrobe, electronics, boat purchase).
More about the Ocean Sailing Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
5.000 €

Young commitment to society and the climate

The Doris Wuppermann Foundation encourages young people to take political action and supports their involvement in the areas of political participation, anti-racism and anti-discrimination work, climate protection and remembrance culture.
Download the Doris Wuppermann Foundation application form
Deadline
2025-05-06 2025-09-23 2025-11-04
Funding
1,500 € to 2,500 €

Youth engagement and intercultural exchange

The Kreuzberg Children's Foundation encourages children and young people to play an active, responsible and democratic role in shaping their living environment and society by promoting their involvement and participation in socio-political processes.
Submit an online application to the Kreuzberg Children's Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Customised

kids to life: a future for disadvantaged children

The Anton Schrobenhauser Foundation kids to life is committed to helping disadvantaged children and young people in order to promote their social integration and lay the foundations for an equal life. The centre is primarily open to disadvantaged children from charitable social institutions.
get to know kids to life
Deadline
Maximum 75 % of the net cold rent
Funding
A SenKultGZ programme helps religious and ideological communities in Berlin to provide spaces for refugees close to their neighbourhoods. Funding is provided for measures for self-organisation, participation and networking.

Neighbourhood offers for refugees in churches and mosques

A SenKultGZ programme helps religious and ideological communities in Berlin to provide spaces for refugees close to their neighbourhoods. Funding is provided for measures for self-organisation, participation and networking.
View subsidy guidelines for rented premises
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
450.000 €

Empowering children and young people

Aktion Mensch supports children, teenagers and young adults in their everyday lives, strengthens their personalities and enables them to actively participate in social life through various forms of support.
More about the "Strengthening children and young people" programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting child and youth work

The LEGITAS Foundation supports non-profit organisations and foundations in their work with children and young people. In 2021, projects were supported with over 35,000 euros.
More about the LEGITAS Foundation
Deadline
29.09.2025
Funding
200.000 €

Strengthening child and youth welfare

The German Youth Stamp Foundation supports model projects, the construction, conversion and expansion of extracurricular educational centres and scientific studies from the proceeds of the "For Young People" stamp series in order to support child and youth welfare.
Information for applicants for the youth brand
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Child and youth welfare, education and sport

The Günther Weber Foundation promotes child and youth welfare, education and training, the protection of marriage and family, sports promotion and animal breeding.
Submit an application to the Günther Weber Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Improving children's lives: Education, courage, health

The Arne Friedrich Foundation helps sick children, refugee children with social integration and disadvantaged children and young people to improve their educational opportunities. The focus is on the areas of education and diversity, courage and health.
More about the Arne Friedrich Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Fulfilling children's dreams

With the "Children's Dreams" initiative, the DFB Foundation Egidius Braun, together with the senior men's national team, supports various programmes and organisations at home and abroad under the motto "Helping others to help" in order to fulfil children's dreams.
More about the Kinderträume initiative
Deadline
30.06.2026
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Preserving church monuments

The Foundation for the Preservation of Church Monuments in Germany (Stiftung zur Bewahrung kirchlicher Baudenkmäler in Deutschland - Stiftung KiBa) promotes the maintenance of Protestant churches throughout Germany, especially village churches in the eastern federal states, in order to preserve them as places of prayer, community, culture and history.
Online application of the KiBa Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Classical horsemanship and nature conservation

The Anja Beran Foundation cultivates and propagates classical horsemanship in order to keep horses healthy, happy and productive. It is also committed to animal welfare and nature conservation in order to awaken people's respect for animals and nature.
More about the Anja Beran Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Climate lottery: support climate protection projects

ClimaClic gGmbH is the non-profit organiser of the first climate lottery in Germany. The sale of Clima tickets supports sustainable and innovative climate protection projects in order to contribute to climate neutrality.
More about the climate lottery and application
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Support climate protection projects

ClimaClic gGmbH promotes national and international climate protection projects by non-profit, municipal and state organisations in the fields of science and research, development cooperation, climate aid and education.
Submit a climate protection project to ClimaClic
Deadline
31.12.2027
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Municipal climate protection

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection supports local authorities and municipal stakeholders in sustainably reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and improving the quality of life on site.
More on the municipal guideline
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting municipal climate protection

The funding programme for municipal climate protection supports municipalities, municipal associations and other institutions, including non-profit organisations and religious communities, in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the quality of life.
More on the municipal guideline
Deadline
Individual (e.g. € 30 per 90 minutes)
Funding
Individual (e.g. € 30 per 90 minutes)

Co-operation between schools and sports clubs

The programme promotes cooperation between Berlin schools and sports clubs to create all-day sports clubs. The target group are sports clubs and associations that reach a minimum number of ten pupils per club.
More information on school & club cooperation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Creativity for social challenges

The ODDO BHF Foundation has been active as an operating and supporting foundation since 1999. It designs and organises projects with partners that unleash creative potential for current social challenges.
Application for funding from the ODDO-BHF-STIFTUNG
Deadline
31.12.2027
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Culture makes you strong: Educational opportunities through cultural education

"Culture makes you strong. Bündnisse für Bildung" supports cultural education projects for children and young people with difficult access to education in order to strengthen their personality and develop new perspectives.
More about "Culture makes you strong"
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Culture, sport and monument protection

The GRENKE Foundation is the sponsor of the LA8 Museum in Baden-Baden and promotes cultural purposes (in particular chess), architecture, the protection of historical monuments, youth development, science and research and charitable purposes.
More about the GRENKE Foundation
Deadline
Culture and creativity
Funding
7.500 €

Cultural bridges between Berlin and Hamburg

The Rusch Foundation promotes individual projects in the fields of music and theatre as well as supporting young artists who strengthen cultural relations between Berlin and Hamburg.
3 Medium-sized projects
Deadline
01.03.2026
Funding
Customised (no maximum height specified)

Cultural and value-orientated education

The PwC Foundation supports nationwide aesthetic cultural education projects in the fields of performing and visual arts, music, literature and new media, as well as value-orientated business education for children and young people.
More about the PwC Foundation
Deadline
31.08.2025
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Preserving cultural heritage

Every year, the German Foundation for Monument Protection supports around 600 restoration projects for monuments of all kinds throughout Germany.
More about monument promotion
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
50.000 €

Cultural projects with vision

The Federal Cultural Foundation supports innovative art and cultural projects in an international context from all artistic disciplines. The application amount must be at least €50,000 and 20% own or third-party funding is required.
Submitting projects to the Cultural Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Art and culture in football

The DFB Cultural Foundation promotes art and culture, education and training, research and science as well as international understanding by using football as a low-threshold medium for a variety of projects.
More about the DFB Cultural Foundation's funding programme
Deadline
2025-06-15 2025-12-15
Funding
Individual (not specified, always pro rata)

Art and cultural history exhibitions

The Kulturstiftung der Länder supports art and cultural-historical exhibitions of supra-regional importance that are organised by public institutions such as museums, libraries and archives.
More about the Kulturstiftung der Länder
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Art, culture, sport and youth in the region

The OSPA Foundation supports art, culture and sport as well as the promotion of children and young people in the OstseeSparkasse Rostock business area (Hanseatic City of Rostock and Rostock district).
Application for funding from the OSPA Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Quality of life for cancer patients

The Living with Cancer Foundation initiates and finances therapy-supporting projects for cancer patients of all tumour types throughout Germany in order to improve their quality of life and overcome the burdens of illness and therapy.
Application form Foundation Living with Cancer
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Improving quality of life for kidney patients

The Patient Foundation Aktion Niere, set up by the Bundesverband Niere e.V., researches, promotes and supports the quality of life for people with chronic kidney failure and their relatives and has a preventative effect.
More about the Aktion Niere Foundation
Deadline
Social and welfare
culture and creativity
sport and health
digital engagement
Funding
1.000 €

Developing liveable neighbourhoods in Berlin

With its "Stadtraum!Plus" programme, the Berliner Leben Foundation (of Gewobag AG) supports art, cultural education, youth and elderly care and sport in Berlin neighbourhoods. The aim is to strengthen stable neighbourhoods, social balance and integration. Max. Funding amount 1,000 euros.
Find out more about Stadtraum!Plus
Deadline
Shortfall financing
Funding
Shortfall financing

Competitive sports promotion for associations

The Landessportbund Berlin supports state sports associations that are successful in training athletes. The funding covers the costs of training camps, courses and competitions.
More information on the promotion of competitive sports
Deadline
13.02.2026
Funding
240.000 €

LOKAL - Programme for culture and commitment

The model programme "LOKAL - Programme for Culture and Engagement", which is open to applications, supports the establishment of at least 26 long-term networks in cities and municipalities with fewer than 100,000 inhabitants throughout Germany that develop artistic and participatory projects.
More about the LOKAL programme
Deadline
Society and politics
democracy and participation
social affairs and welfare
culture and creativity
sport and health
digital engagement
Funding
Generally up to € 2,500 (higher in exceptional cases)

Supporting local projects against right-wing extremism

The Amadeu Antonio Foundation strengthens civil society with projects that actively combat right-wing extremism, racism and anti-Semitism. It is particularly interested in initiatives in rural areas.
Ongoing (applications up to €2,500 are processed in approx. 4-6 weeks; applications over €2,500 have fixed deadlines of 31 January and 31 July each year)
Deadline
31.07.2025
Funding
< 32.000 €

LGBTIQ* projects for queer refugees in rural areas

Non-profit organisations can submit projects that enable participation, protection and empowerment for LGBTIQ* refugees and migrants outside of major cities. A maximum of €32,000 for a period of twelve months is eligible for funding.
Apply now to the LSVD & the Bosch Foundation
Deadline
The next round of applications will start in March 2025
with three calls for applications planned per year in future.
Funding
up to 400,000 euros per medium

Media Forward Fund for diverse media projects

The Allianz Foundation's Media Forward Fund supports independent media in the DACH region that are committed to quality journalism, diversity and democracy. The funding includes financial resources as well as coaching and capacity building.
Learn more about the Media Forward Fund
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Medical and therapeutic care for children

The Günter Börnichen Foundation particularly supports projects in the field of therapeutic and medical care as well as palliative medical care for children.
More about the Günter Börnichen Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
1.000 €

Megafonds - Your budget for action ideas

The youth action fund "Megafonds - The budget for your action idea" from terre des hommes supports charitable projects by young people between the ages of 14 and 27 who are committed to children's rights in a way that is effective for the public.
More about the mega fund and application
Deadline
Up to €5
500 for a group of 20 children
Funding
The Landessportbund Berlin supports sports clubs and associations that offer two-week day care for Berlin primary school children aged 6 to 12 during the summer holidays. No own funds are required.

My eventful summer

The Landessportbund Berlin supports sports clubs and associations that offer two-week day care for Berlin primary school children aged 6 to 12 during the summer holidays. No own funds are required.
Website for the "My summer in motion" programme
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Empowering people with Down syndrome

The German Foundation for People with Down's Syndrome supports projects and running costs throughout Germany in the areas of Down's syndrome, art and culture, sport, disability support, science and research and healthcare.
More about the Downs Syndrome Foundation
Deadline
31.05.2025
Funding
20.000 €

Mobile by bike: mobility for people with disabilities

"Mobil mit Rad" improves the mobility of people with disabilities by funding the purchase or hire of special types of bikes, rental costs for hire bikes or bike sharing as well as material, investment and fee costs.
More about the Mobile with Bike funding programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
350.000 €

Mobility for all

Aktion Mensch supports mobility projects for people with disabilities and people with special social difficulties in order to remove barriers and increase independence.
More on the "Mobility for all" programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Model funding for political education

The bpb supports time-limited pilot projects that test and develop new approaches in political education in order to make their results transferable to other educational organisations and areas of support.
More on model funding for political education
Deadline
2025-05-01 2025-09-01 2026-01-15
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Music for everyone!

The "Music for all!" funding programme supports new, extracurricular music projects for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 18 who previously had difficult access to music (in social, financial or educational risk situations).
More about the "Music for everyone!" programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Sustainable help for people in need

The Otto Foundation supports international, national and regional projects that are designed to be sustainable in order to provide direct help to people in need and to motivate others to continue their commitment.
More about the Otto Foundation
Deadline
30.06.2027
Funding
Environment and sustainability, international solidarity

Advancing sustainable solutions for Berlin

The Berlin Programme for Sustainable Development (BENE) uses ERDF funds to support projects for climate protection, energy efficiency and the preservation of urban quality of life in Berlin. Administrations, non-profit organisations, companies and business cooperations in Berlin are eligible to apply. An own contribution of at least 60% public or private funds is required.
Find out more about the Berlin BENE programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
2.000 €

Sustainable use of renewable energies

The Protecting the Future Foundation is particularly committed to children and young people and supports projects that teach girls and boys about the sustainable use of renewable energies.
More about the Protect the Future Foundation
Deadline
This programme supports sporting events in Berlin in which the state has a significant public interest. The support is aimed at clubs and associations and is shortfall funding.
Funding
Individual (shortfall financing)

National and international sporting events

This programme supports sporting events in Berlin in which the state has a significant public interest. The support is aimed at clubs and associations and is shortfall funding.
Contact for sporting events
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Protecting nature and the environment

The Beatrice Nolte Foundation supports projects for the conservation and sustainable use of nature and the environment as well as measures to raise environmental awareness among children, young people and adults.
More about funding from the Beatrice Nolte Foundation
Deadline
2025-09-30 2026-01-31 2026-04-15
Funding
Individual (no upper or lower limit)

Nature conservation and biodiversity

The Heinz Sielmann Foundation supports projects for the long-term conservation of biological diversity, for the protection of ecologically valuable habitats for plants and animals, for the direct promotion of species protection as well as for research and the strengthening of public awareness of nature and species protection.
More about project funding from the Heinz-Sielmann-Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Large-scale nature conservation projects

The "chance.natur" programme funds large-scale nature conservation projects in areas that are of exceptional national and international value for nature conservation and are particularly characteristic and representative of the habitat type in question in Germany.
More on large-scale nature conservation projects
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Personal development of children and young people

The "Kleine Hilfe" foundation works selflessly and altruistically and places particular emphasis on supporting the personal development of children and young people.
More about the "Kleine Hilfe" foundation
Deadline
The LOTTO Foundation Berlin supports social
charitable
cultural
civic and environmental projects in Berlin. Legal entities are eligible to apply
as are natural persons in the cultural sector if the project is open to the public.
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Projects for Berlin - social affairs, culture, environment

The LOTTO Foundation Berlin supports social, charitable, cultural, civic and environmental projects in Berlin. Legal entities are eligible to apply, as are natural persons in the cultural sector if the project is open to the public.
Download application form
Deadline
Up to €5
000
Funding
Up to €5,000

Projects for empowerment and participation at the centre

The Centre Action Fund of "Demokratie in der Mitte" supports projects that actively combat discrimination and promote open, democratic coexistence in the neighbourhood. We are looking for project ideas from legal entities that strengthen social participation.
To the Action Fund Centre
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Projects for energy and society

The E.ON Foundation supports projects in the field of energy and society that contribute to the sustainability of society. A preliminary enquiry with a cost and financing plan is required for the application.
Submit a preliminary enquiry to the E.ON Foundation
Deadline
With the "Kaleidoskop" programme
the SenASGIVA supports civil society initiatives in Berlin. Funding is provided for projects that strengthen the self-organisation
participation and networking of refugees. Applications can be submitted annually.
Funding
5.000 € - 10.000 €

Projects for refugees in the "Kaleidoscope" programme

With the "Kaleidoskop" programme, the SenASGIVA supports civil society initiatives in Berlin. Funding is provided for projects that strengthen the self-organisation, participation and networking of refugees. Applications can be submitted annually.
Find out more about the programme
Deadline
Social and welfare
culture and creativity
digital engagement
Funding
A few thousand euros up to one million euros

Cultural and social projects

The Hermann Reemtsma Foundation supports non-profit and charitable organisations in the areas of culture (monument preservation, restoration, cultural preservation, art acquisition) and social affairs (early childhood, rural areas, women's empowerment, assistance for the homeless, hospice work) in several federal states.
Submit project application
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Art, culture and social projects in Berlin and Brandenburg

The Weberbank Foundation promotes art and culture, science and research, education and upbringing, welfare, sport, youth and elderly care in Berlin and Brandenburg.
More about the Weberbank Foundation
Deadline
The Stiftung Naturschutz Berlin supports projects from its nature conservation fund that contribute to the preservation or improvement of the natural environment and livelihoods in Berlin
including environmental education programmes.
Funding
1.000 €

Projects for environmental protection and nature conservation in Berlin

The Stiftung Naturschutz Berlin supports projects from its nature conservation fund that contribute to the preservation or improvement of the natural environment and livelihoods in Berlin, including environmental education programmes.
Overview of project funding
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
up to € 2,500

Projects by young people for society

The CHILDREN Youth Helps! programme supports children and young people (aged 6-21) in implementing their social, political and ecological projects. Every year, 80-100 projects are funded with up to €2,500.
More about CHILDREN Youth helps!
Deadline
12.000 € - 90.000 €
Funding
Every year, the Commissioner for Integration and Migration supports projects in Berlin on political participation, diversity, historical-political education and volunteering. The programme strengthens integration and social commitment. Applications can be submitted annually.

Projects on diversity, participation and integration in Berlin

Every year, the Commissioner for Integration and Migration supports projects in Berlin on political participation, diversity, historical-political education and volunteering. The programme strengthens integration and social commitment. Applications can be submitted annually.
Information on project funding
Deadline
2025-09-30 2026-03-31
Funding
47.500 €

Prototype Fund: Promoting public interest tech

The Prototype Fund supports software developers, designers and other creative people in turning their ideas for public interest tech into open source software prototypes.
More about the Prototype Fund
Deadline
2025-09-30 2026-03-31
Funding
5.000 - 10.000 €

Strengthening rights for single parents

The Everyday Heroes Foundation promotes innovative projects to fundamentally improve the living situation of single-parent families and to dismantle discriminatory structures. It also participates in the financing of educational and public relations work.
Application to the Everyday Heroes Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (travel allowance)

Travel allowance for music projects abroad

The funding programme supports young German and amateur ensembles and choirs with travel grants for music projects abroad. Projects must comprise at least three events. Short trips or trips to German-speaking countries are excluded.
Apply for a project abroad
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Resocialisation and victim protection in the prison system

The David Jonas Foundation, based in Hamburg, supports projects by non-profit organisations or prisons for the resocialisation of prisoners, victim protection, leisure activities in prison as well as training and further education.
More about the David Jonas Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Getting wheelchair sports moving

Since 1992, the German Wheelchair Sports Foundation has been supporting projects and tournaments to get wheelchair users throughout Germany moving.
Application form German Wheelchair Sports Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Rowing for young talent

The Redlin Foundation for the Promotion of Rowing raises funds for the "Lübecker Rudergesellschaft von 1885 e. V." and the "Lübecker Frauen-Ruder-Gesellschaft von 1907 e. V." to support young rowing athletes.
More about the Redlin Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Chess, science and integration

The 127Chess Foundation is a non-profit foundation under civil law that supports the promotion of science, research and education in relation to the programming language chess and the sport of chess.
More about the 127Schach Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Shooting, tradition and the environment

The German Shooting Association Foundation promotes the preservation of shooting traditions, popular sport (in particular the training of young marksmen), international meetings, facilities for the promotion of sport shooting and the combination of environmental protection and shooting sport.
More about the German Shooting Association Foundation
Deadline
16.11.2025
Funding
up to € 5,000

Bringing school and daycare centre to life

Member associations of the lsfb can submit project ideas together with their daycare centre or school that make educational institutions more diverse, fairer and more sustainable - funding of up to €5,000 is available.
Submit your application now
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Supporting the visually impaired and blind

The Herbert Funke Foundation, a non-profit and charitable foundation, supports projects for visually impaired and blind people in the areas of health, science and research, art and culture.
Questionnaire for applicants Herbert Funke Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
3.000 €

Strengthening DIY - promoting spaces and networks

The anstiftung supports and networks do-it-yourself spaces and networks, such as intercultural gardens, open workshops and repair initiatives. Only non-profit organisations with a valid notice of exemption are supported.
Submit projects to the anstiftung
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Meaningful offers for children and young people

The Aktion Hilfe für Kinder foundation supports large and small projects that realise meaningful social, cultural and sporting activities for children and young people.
Application form of the foundation Aktion Hilfe für Kinder
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (emergency aid)

Immediate help for victims of violent crime

The TAXIstiftung Deutschland helps innocent victims of violent crime in need and their families to alleviate their financial and emotional distress.
More about emergency aid from the TAXI Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
630 €

Solidarity projects in the European Solidarity Corps

Solidarity projects are a funding format in the EU's European Solidarity Corps programme. They are local initiatives that are independently initiated and implemented by a group of young people (aged 18-30) in order to strengthen social cohesion.
More about solidarity projects
Deadline
Ongoing (not premature)
Funding
5.000 €

Special holiday fund: Recreation for disadvantaged children

The special holiday fund of the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk supports holiday trips and projects for children from disadvantaged families throughout Germany so that they can take a break from everyday life and gain new experiences.
More about the special holiday fund
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
< 2.000 €

Preserving and erecting new sundials

The funding programme of the Fachkreis Sonnenuhren supports the restoration and relocation of endangered sundials as well as the installation of new sundials in public spaces, such as squares, buildings, parks, schools and kindergartens.
Submit project application for sundials
Deadline
02.09.2025
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Social movements for social change

The Bewegungsstiftung supports progressive social movements, campaigns, initiatives and organisations as well as individuals (movement workers) within movements that are committed to justice, democracy, human rights, peace, ecology and equality.
Discover the Bewegungsstiftung's funding programmes
Deadline
30.06.2025
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Meeting social challenges through sport

The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation supports social sports projects worldwide for at least three years in order to tackle social challenges and promote social change, particularly through the integration of disadvantaged children and young people.
Online form for expressions of interest
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Project related

Social innovations for a self-determined life

The Beisheim Foundation promotes impact-oriented projects in the areas of education, health, culture and sport that enable people to realise their potential and lead a self-determined life, and is on the lookout for effective projects.
Use the Beisheim Foundation's online funding tool
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Social participation for vulnerable groups

The NEUMAYER Foundation supports socially disadvantaged people, groups or issues that would otherwise not receive public attention, both operationally and through intergenerational projects, in order to enable their active participation in society.
Application form of the NEUMAYER Foundation
Deadline
31.08.2025
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Social responsibility in sport

The SV Werder Bremen Foundation supports selected social, sporting and educational projects in Germany and abroad, such as charity tournaments, anti-racism campaigns and educational aid.
Application form of the SV Werder Bremen Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Social responsibility and promotion

The Josef Mühlbauer Foundation supports projects in the areas of science and research, education and upbringing of children, adolescents and young people, art and culture, religion, international understanding, development aid, environmental protection, landscape conservation and monument protection, local history, youth and elderly care, public health, welfare and sport.
More about the Josef Mühlbauer Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Social commitment in Bavarian football

The BFV Social Foundation supports all those active in Bavarian football in emergency situations as well as partner projects in Mozambique in order to assume social responsibility beyond the pitch.
Submit an application to the BFV Social Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Social commitment in football

The DFB Foundation Egidius Braun supports projects in Germany and abroad that are dedicated to the social component of football, particularly in the areas of education and training, cultural and sporting events, travel and exchange programmes as well as aid for people in need.
More about the DFB Foundation Egidius Braun
Deadline
Ongoing (not premature)
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Social affairs, culture, environment and more in Berlin

The Stiftung Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin manages and distributes funds to promote social, charitable, environmental, cultural, civic, youth and sporting projects in Berlin.
Application for funding from the LOTTO Foundation Berlin
Deadline
2025-05-01 2025-11-01
Funding
3,000 € to 30,000 €

Socio-cultural projects with participation

The Socioculture Fund supports temporary projects with the active participation of laypeople/non-artists and a socio-political or social theme. Preference is given to organisations and initiatives that try out new things. Projects by people with disabilities or non-native speakers are welcome.
Submit an application to the Sociocultural Fund
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting top equestrian sport

The Stiftung Deutscher Spitzenpferdesport is active in the areas of young talent recruitment, horse bonding, trainer training, championships, training conditions, communicating values and athlete support.
More about the Stiftung Deutscher Spitzenpferdesport
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Sport in diversity and commitment

The German Sports Foundation promotes voluntary work in sport, children's and youth sport, sport, play and exercise in primary schools, education in and through sport, equal opportunities and diversity, sports science and sports medicine, integration through sport, sustainable sports facility development, competitive sport, the fight against doping and cultural aspects of sport.
More about the German Sports Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Customised (depending on project)

Promoting sport and exercise

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is the umbrella organisation of German sport and promotes clubs, associations and local authorities in the areas of sport and exercise, with a focus on performance, health, joie de vivre and communicating values.
Find DOSB funding programmes
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Sport and education for disadvantaged children

The Lukas Podolski Foundation supports children from socially disadvantaged families by realising sports and educational projects for disadvantaged children and young people.
More about the Lukas Podolski Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Sports and cultural activities for young people

The Becker-Kerner Foundation supports children, young people and adolescents in the pursuit of sporting and cultural activities. This can be done by passing on financial resources to organisations or by providing direct assistance.
Submit an application to the Becker-Kerner Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Sports and organisational development for people with disabilities

The Agitos Foundation, founded in 2008 by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), provides its member organisations with technical and financial support in the development of sports and organisations to promote athletes with disabilities.
More about the Agitos Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing (application 6-9 months before the event)
Funding
230 € - 300 € for the provision

Sports mobile for mass sports events

The Landessportbund Berlin provides the "Sport-Mobil" for popular sports activities. It contains equipment such as a box climber and a bouncy castle, accompanied by two trained instructors.
Submit an application for the Sport-Mobil
Deadline
Up to one third of the total costs (including assumption of costs)
Funding
The Landessportbund Berlin supports sports programmes for unaffiliated and underrepresented young people in order to introduce them to sport. The funding also applies to the development of the framework conditions for inclusive sporting activities.

Sports programmes for young people and neighbourhood work

The Landessportbund Berlin supports sports programmes for unaffiliated and underrepresented young people in order to introduce them to sport. The funding also applies to the development of the framework conditions for inclusive sporting activities.
More information on sports programmes for young people
Deadline
3 medium-sized projects
5 major projects
Funding
Engagement and volunteering, migration and diversity, sport and health, digital engagement

Sports programmes for people with refugee experience

The Landessportbund Berlin promotes low-threshold sports, games and exercise programmes that make it easier for people with refugee experience to participate in sport. Low-threshold programmes for girls and women are expressly encouraged.
More information about Sportbunt - Clubs live diversity!
Deadline
Up to 50 % of total expenditure (max. € 800 per year)
Funding
Up to 50 % of total expenditure (max. € 800 per year)

Sports aid for successful young talent

Berliner Sporthilfe provides financial support to successful young athletes for training camps, competitions and the purchase of sports equipment. The funding is for talented young athletes up to the age of 23 whose annual income does not exceed €25,000.
To the Sporthilfe application form
Deadline
Annually (proof by 30 April of the following year)
Funding
Individual (institutional fixed-amount financing)

Sporting tasks

The Landessportbund Berlin covers the costs of sports operations for eligible member organisations. The funding is institutionalised fixed-amount funding.
Contact for sporting tasks
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Sports projects for children and young people

The Dr Hermann Röver Foundation supports children and young people in projects related to the sports of canoeing, skiing and hiking.
More about the Dr Hermann Röver Foundation
Deadline
Partial subsidy (fees vary depending on the measure)
Funding
The Landessportbund Berlin subsidises qualification measures for volunteers, trainers and for club and association work. Participation is subject to a fee, but the fees do not cover the full costs.

Sports school: qualification programmes for volunteers

The Landessportbund Berlin subsidises qualification measures for volunteers, trainers and for club and association work. Participation is subject to a fee, but the fees do not cover the full costs.
To the registration portal of the sports school
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
300.000 €

Strong in the neighbourhood

The Stiftung Deutsches Hilfswerk allocates the proceeds from the sale of German TV lottery tickets to social projects throughout Germany.
More about "Stark im Quartier" and applying for funding
Deadline
Society and politics
democracy and participation
commitment and volunteering
Funding
Up to €10,000

Stronger cohesion through engagement and participation

Every year, the Berlin Senate Chancellery supports projects with up to €10,000 that strengthen volunteer work, social participation, democracy and protection against discrimination and violence. Applications can be submitted annually.
Find out more about funding
Deadline
The FSD Foundation supports projects in the areas of welfare
public healthcare
care for the elderly
youth care and welfare and active leisure activities for young people in order to strengthen responsibility for the community and support disadvantaged groups.
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Strengthening the community and supporting disadvantaged groups

The FSD Foundation supports projects in the areas of welfare, public healthcare, care for the elderly, youth care and welfare and active leisure activities for young people in order to strengthen responsibility for the community and support disadvantaged groups.
More about the FSD Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Strengthening organic farming

The Future Foundation for Agriculture supports initiatives and projects in the areas of education, research and organic farming practice in order to strengthen and further develop organic farming.
Submit an application to the Future Foundation for Agriculture
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
2.000 €

Start2Act - Prevention of cultural education

BKJ's "Start2Act" supports cultural education providers and associations in being safe places where children are comprehensively protected from (sexualised) violence through workshops and the development of protection concepts.
More about Start2Act tenders
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Foundation prize for youth work and youth sport

The Hieber Foundation Prize is awarded once a year for special commitment and achievements in the field of youth work and youth sport.
More about the Hieber Foundation Award
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
13.000 €

Scholarship for young football coaches

The "Helmut-Kalthoff-Stiftung" (HKS) promotes sport, in particular through measures and projects that serve to promote young talent and training in football by awarding scholarships for prospective coaches through the Hennes-Weisweiler-Akademie.
More about the H-K-S Helmut Kalthoff Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Motorsport talent and road safety

The ADAC Sachsen e.V. Youth, Motorsport and Road Safety Foundation supports talented children and young people in automobile, motorbike and motorboat racing as well as road safety education and accident prevention projects.
More about the Youth, Motorsport and Road Safety Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting the talents of children and young people

The Personality Foundation wants to offer children and young people the opportunity to discover and develop their talents in projects, particularly in the fields of theatre, music, art and sport.
Application form of the Personality Foundation
Deadline
The Lebenshilfe Berlin Foundation supports projects that enable people with disabilities to participate fully in society. All activities are financed by private donations and flow directly into the project work.
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Participation for people with disabilities

The Lebenshilfe Berlin Foundation supports projects that enable people with disabilities to participate fully in society. All activities are financed by private donations and flow directly into the project work.
Learn more about the foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (partial financing)

Promoting the participation of LGBTIQ* people

The ARCUS Foundation supports projects that promote the acceptance of sexual and gender diversity and the full participation of LGBTIQ* people in social and cultural life. A connection to North Rhine-Westphalia or nationwide scope is a prerequisite.
Apply now to the ARCUS Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Thematic promotion for social change

Stiftung Mercator is active in both operational and funding roles and selects projects that contribute to specific goals in the areas of digitalised society, Europe in the world, climate protection, participation and cohesion.
More about funding from Stiftung Mercator
Deadline
2025-09-30 2026-03-31
Funding
5.000 €

Thematic funds: children's policy, play spaces, media skills and cultural education

The thematic funds of the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk support projects in the areas of children's policy, play spaces, media skills and cultural education that strengthen children's rights and promote the participation of children and young people.
More about the children's aid organisation's themed funds
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Animal welfare and vegan lifestyle

The Albert Schweitzer Stiftung für unsere Mitwelt is strategically committed to the protection and rights of animals and the vegan lifestyle, with a focus on the abolition of factory farming.
More about the Albert Schweitzer Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Tolerance for homosexuality and personal fulfilment

The Konstantin Foundation supports projects to promote tolerance for homosexuality, especially for young men and men with a migration background who experience little acceptance.
More about the Konstantin Foundation
Deadline
Society and politics
democracy and participation
engagement and volunteering
culture and creativity
sport and health
digital engagement
Funding
No full financing, share of personnel costs

Promoting tolerance and international understanding

The Foundation for Tolerance and International Understanding supports projects for children and young people in the new federal states and Berlin that counteract right-wing extremism, intolerance, xenophobia and racism. These projects are not fully funded; an additional donor or personal contribution is required.
Submit an online application to the foundation
Deadline
The funding is aimed at Berlin sports associations that employ coaches for elite sport. Grants are awarded for employed coaches or freelance coaches in order to strengthen competitive sport.
Funding
Up to 80% of the total costs (salaried trainers) or €12.50/h (fee-based trainers)

Coaches for elite sport

The funding is aimed at Berlin sports associations that employ coaches for elite sport. Grants are awarded for employed coaches or freelance coaches in order to strengthen competitive sport.
More information on coaches for elite sport
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
20.000 €

Transport cost subsidy (TKZ) for donations in kind

The transport cost subsidy (TKZ) finances the transport of donations in kind that serve to improve the living conditions of particularly disadvantaged population groups in a partner country of German development cooperation.
More about the transport subsidy
Deadline
2025-05-01 2025-11-01
Funding
4.000 €

U25 - Direction: Young cultural initiatives

The U25 funding programme of the Socioculture Fund is aimed at committed people between the ages of 18 and 25 who wish to implement their own temporary projects with a cultural medium and socio-political theme.
More about U25 funding
Deadline
Up to € 15
000
Funding
As part of the "STARK gemacht!" programme, the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family (SenBJF) supports youth projects every year. The programme focuses on the design of spaces and leisure activities, the use of urban space and political education. Projects should have a cross-district impact.

Inter-district youth projects on spaces and politics

As part of the "STARK gemacht!" programme, the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family (SenBJF) supports youth projects every year. The programme focuses on the design of spaces and leisure activities, the use of urban space and political education. Projects should have a cross-district impact.
Find out more about the funding area
Deadline
Individual (shortfall financing)
Funding
The Landessportbund Berlin subsidises trainer fees in order to promote high-quality sports in all age groups. The funding is aimed at sports clubs and is shortfall funding.

Subsidising trainers and coaches

The Landessportbund Berlin subsidises trainer fees in order to promote high-quality sports in all age groups. The funding is aimed at sports clubs and is shortfall funding.
More information on trainer support
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Environmental education and sustainable human-environment systems

The Audi Environmental Foundation promotes innovative projects that combine environmental education with forward-looking concepts and modern technology in order to contribute to a sustainable human-environment system and to translate research into practical action.
More about Audi Environmental Foundation funding
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting environmental relief and innovation

The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) promotes solution-orientated projects for environmental protection in the fields of environmental technology, research and communication as well as the protection of natural and cultural assets, with a focus on SMEs.
Overview of DBU project funding
Deadline
31.01.2026
Funding
15.000 €

Environmental protection and environmental justice

Patagonia GmbH supports innovative projects that address the root causes of the environmental crisis, protect the environment and affected communities, and build a just, inclusive and diverse environmental movement.
Apply now at Patagonia
Deadline
2025-05-12 2025-09-08
Funding
30.000 €

Support for refugees

UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe supports aid projects for refugees abroad (focus on coping with the consequences of flight) and selected projects in Germany, in particular for counselling and support for refugees (health promotion, legal and asylum procedures).
More about project funding for UN refugee aid
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Support for family carers

The Dr.-Ing. August and Rosemarie Albers Foundation supports people who care for or look after people in need of help at home by covering the costs of short-term or bridging care as well as replacement care.
Request information on the application process
Deadline
Ongoing (no application deadline)
Funding
Service (no financial support)

Event service for clubs

LSB Berlin offers organisational, planning and personnel support for events for clubs, associations and district sports federations. The aim is to improve the presentation of club programmes.
Registration for the event service
Deadline
Ongoing (no application deadline)
Funding
70 % of the costs (30 % own contribution)

Association coaching: arming board members for the future

The Landessportbund Berlin subsidises the cooperation of association and club boards with professional coaches. The funding amounts to 70% of the costs, with the association bearing 30%.
More about club coaching
Deadline
Up to € 15
000 (with at least 50% own contribution)
Funding
The Landessportbund Berlin supports staff positions for the development of Berlin sports clubs and sports associations in the neighbourhood. The funding supports structural development and the development of new target groups, with a contribution of at least 50% of the costs.

Club development in the neighbourhood

The Landessportbund Berlin supports staff positions for the development of Berlin sports clubs and sports associations in the neighbourhood. The funding supports structural development and the development of new target groups, with a contribution of at least 50% of the costs.
More about club development
Deadline
Engagement and volunteering
social and welfare
sport and health
digital engagement
Funding
Up to €1,000

Association development programme - promotion of measures

This programme is aimed at small and medium-sized clubs (up to 1,500 members). Funding of up to €1,000 is available for measures in the areas of intergenerational and family sports, co-operations or trend sports.
Annual (application by 31 October)
Deadline
Berlin sports clubs and associations receive shortfall funding of up to €16
000. The funding is aimed at projects for structural development
modernisation
sports development or the purchase of large sports equipment.
Funding
Up to € 16,000 (with at least 25 % own contribution)

Association development programme - project funding

Berlin sports clubs and associations receive shortfall funding of up to €16,000. The funding is aimed at projects for structural development, modernisation, sports development or the purchase of large sports equipment.
Up to € 16,000 (with at least 25 % own contribution)
Deadline
4 Larger projects
6 Very large projects
Funding
City and neighbourhood, sport and health, international solidarity

Club investment programme for sports facilities

The programme supports Berlin sports clubs in the construction, maintenance or renovation of sports facilities. Funding is provided in the form of a grant and an interest-free loan.
More about the association investment programme
Deadline
Payment of the insurance premium
Funding
Payment of the insurance premium

Insurance for sports clubs

The Landessportbund Berlin pays the premiums for the liability and accident insurance of member organisations and their clubs. The prerequisite is a complete registration of members by 1 January of each year.
More about sports insurance
Deadline
31.01.2026
Funding
20.000 €

Lots to do: Creating inclusive encounters

"Viel vor" supports inclusive projects in the areas of "education and personal development" and "leisure" in order to make inclusion a tangible experience and bring people with and without disabilities together.
More about the "Viel vor" funding programme
Deadline
2025-07-30 2025-11-30 2026-03-30
Funding
500 €

Lots to do: Creating inclusive encounters

The Young Impact Fund supports young people under the age of 27 with 300 or 500 euros for projects and campaigns in Germany that have a positive impact on biodiversity, climate protection or climate justice.
More about the Young Impact Fund
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
30.000 €

Lots to do: Creating inclusive encounters

The Fritz Behrens Foundation awards the 30,000 euro science prize to individuals for innovative research in key future topics, particularly in the field of medicine (e.g. spider silk tissue, skin tissue bank, cancer research).
More about the Fritz Behrens Foundation Science Prize
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Diverse projects for society

The BBBank Foundation supports a wide range of projects in the fields of education, sport, art and culture, science and other areas in order to make a contribution to sustainable and positive change in society.
Submit a funding application to the BBBank Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
1.000 €

International understanding between Germany and Israel

The David Ben-Gurion Foundation in Germany promotes international understanding and cultural and scientific exchange between Germany and Israel, in particular by supporting school partnerships and youth projects.
More about the David Ben-Gurion Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

International understanding and youth welfare

The Anna Hellwege Foundation was established in 2006 in memory of Anna Nicolina Hellwege and is committed to promoting international understanding and youth welfare by exclusively supporting charitable projects.
More about the Anna Hellwege Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Strengthening volleyball in Germany

The German Volleyball Foundation has the central task of supporting and promoting the sport of volleyball in Germany, particularly in elite sport, the promotion of young talent, the provision of teaching and learning materials and public relations work.
More about the German Volleyball Foundation
Deadline
Individual (e.g. trainer fee max. 20 €/60 min.)
Funding
Individual (e.g. trainer fee max. 20 €/60 min.)

Pre-school sports programmes for the little ones

The "Little ones make it big" programme promotes the expansion of pre-school sports activities in clubs and cooperation with daycare centres. It provides start-up funding for regular exercise programmes for children of nursery age.
More information about the pre-school sports programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
450.000 €

Paths into working life

Aktion Mensch is committed to ensuring that people with and without disabilities work together as equals and that accessibility is guaranteed in working life.
More about the "Pathways into working life" programme
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Preserving values, shaping the future

Together with customers, the Merck Finck Foundation is committed to selected causes and supports charitable organisations in Germany, particularly in the areas of education and upbringing as well as youth and elderly care.
Project application of the Merck Finck Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Spine research and prevention

The Büttner-Janz Spinefoundation promotes science, research and public health care in the field of the human spine at all ages, taking into account external influences such as professional and sporting activities.
More about the Büttner-Janz Spinefoundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Project related

Promoting science, education, art and culture

The Claussen Simon Foundation promotes science, research, education, art and culture, with a particular focus on the promotion of science and its young talent in the Hamburg area.
More about the Claussen Simon Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Science, education, nature and environmental protection

The CORDES & GRAEFE Foundation promotes science and research, education, public and vocational training as well as nature and environmental protection, coastal protection and flood defence. It also supports charitable causes.
Application for funding CORDES & GRAEFE Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Science, education, international understanding and culture

The Otto Wolff Foundation supports projects in the areas of science and research, education, training and upbringing, international understanding, German cultural and artistic heritage and animal welfare.
More about the Otto Wolff Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Promoting science, culture, education and social issues

The Goldbeck Foundation promotes science and research, art and culture as well as education and social issues, with a particular focus on young people with or without special talents.
Online application form of the Goldbeck Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Science, social affairs and culture for well-being

The Heinz Trox Foundation promotes scientific activities in the field of air conditioning and ventilation technology as well as social and cultural activities to ensure human well-being.
More about the Heinz Trox Foundation
Deadline
2025-09-01 2026-04-01
Funding
Individual (no full financing)

Strengthening housing, consumers and children

The IKEA Foundation supports initiatives on the topics of living and home decor ("Sustainable living at home"), consumer education and projects for children and young people in Germany.
More about the IKEA Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Enabling dignified ageing

The Eudim Foundation focuses on promoting initiatives that enable people in old age to age with fulfilment and dignity by supporting projects relating to housing, social participation, health, care and mobility.
More about supporting the Eudim Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Future through football

The association "Fußball stiftet Zukunft e.V." unites charitable foundations and legal forms similar to foundations from the world of German football, which face social challenges through social commitment.
More about the "Football endows the future" foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Shaping the future for children and young people

The Dagmar + Matthias Krieger Foundation supports projects that benefit children and young people, both in Germany and internationally, with a focus on safe development and a carefree future.
Send an enquiry to the Krieger Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Future for children and young people in Berlin

The Future for Berlin Foundation supports projects for children, teenagers and young adults in Marzahn-Hellersdorf and Lichtenberg, focussing on meeting places, youth exchanges and the integration of disadvantaged children and young people.
Submit application for funding
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

A future for children, health and disaster relief

The Futura Foundation focuses on promoting the education and health of children and young people worldwide, particularly those with little access to education, as well as on disaster relief.
More about the Futura Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

A future for people with intellectual disabilities

The "Blaue Brücke" foundation of Lebenshilfe Mecklenburg-Vorpommern finances projects for people with intellectual disabilities and their families to enable them to lead individualised and self-determined lives.
More about the Blue Bridge Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Future opportunities for children, young people and families

The Freddy Fischer Foundation - Chance Future provides assistance for children, young people, young adults and families in difficult social circumstances as well as for individuals who do not receive any other support.
More about the Freddy Fischer Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Sustainability through culture, social affairs and science

The Commerzbank Foundation supports charitable projects in Germany in the areas of culture, social affairs and science that make a valuable contribution to the future viability of society and have a nationwide impact.
Submit an application to the Commerzbank Foundation
Deadline
consecutive
Funding
Individual (no specification)

Future prospects for children, young people and senior citizens

The Scheck Foundation supports children and young people in order to improve their "today" and open up "tomorrow" prospects, and plays a positive role in shaping the lives of senior citizens.
More about the Scheck Foundation

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