About the programme

You and your initiative, association or group can submit project ideas that strengthen democracy and civil society locally . The Partnerships for Democracy programme offers between €7,000 and €15,000 per project. Decisions are made by local democracy councils.

With the Marzahn and Hellersdorf Partnerships for Democracy programme, you are looking for project ideas that contribute to an active, democratic society. Funding is available for projects that bring people together, strengthen media skills or combat right-wing extremism, racism and misanthropy . The decision on funding is made by the local democracy council .

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Submission "Project ideas for the initiative fund wanted" until 26 February 2026

Marzahn: Call - PDF document (222.6 kB)
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Hellersdorf: Call - PDF document (203.4 kB)
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Application deadline 26 February 2026
Funding amount per project €7,000 and €15,000

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