About the programme

FEIN stands for "Voluntary Engagement in Neighbourhoods". The programme is aimed at volunteers, initiatives and non-commercial associations in Lichtenberg that use their ideas to improve public spaces or strengthen community facilities.

Funding is available for material costs (e.g. materials, technology, equipment) up to a maximum of €3,500 that you need for your project. Projects must be voluntary and accessible to all - e.g. improving green spaces, equipment for community centres or measures at social facilities.

Personal contributions are recognised as volunteer time and funding may only be provided once per applicant. Applications are reviewed and funded projects must be documented.

Applications can be submitted by online form, e-mail and by post to:

District Office Lichtenberg of Berlin
SPK SB
10360 Berlin

To the online application

Application by 31.03.2026
Own contribution no obligation, volunteer time counts as a service
Target group voluntarily committed individuals, initiatives, associations (non-commercial)
Object of funding In-kind funding for public facilities and spaces to strengthen the community

Application form FEIN individual measure 2026 - PDF document
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FEIN Funds 2026 information sheet - PDF document
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FEIN information sheet GDPR 2026 - PDF document
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FEIN examples of non-eligible expenditure - PDF document
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