What's it about?
As part of the “Partnerships for Democracy” initiative, the Democracy Office in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf supports projects that promote democracy and diversity and combat exclusion, hatred, and misanthropy. Grants of up to €10,000 are awarded to civil society organizations in the district. The goal is to strengthen community cohesion and take a stand against all forms of discrimination. All project applicants must hold a mandatory consultation with the Democracy Office before submitting their application. Applications without a prior consultation will not be considered for funding.
| Time Period | March 1 through December 31, 2026 |
| Grant Amount | up to €10,000 per project |
| Areas | Democracy, civic engagement, diversity, local participation |
A consultation is required before submitting an application. It must be scheduled by January 16, 2026. All appointments are currently booked.
What is covered?
Funding is provided for district-level projects and initiatives from civil society contexts that:
- strengthen democratic participation and self-efficacy,
- promote diversity and the empowerment of marginalized groups,
- implement activities against racism, anti-Semitism, right-wing extremism, and other forms of group-based hostility,
- initiate local participatory formats and outreach projects, or
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build conflict resolution skills.
The specific selection of measures is carried out through the Partnership’s Action and Initiative Fund.
Who can submit an application?
Only nonprofit organizations and institutions may submit applications. Before submitting an application, applicants must attend a mandatory consultation with the Democracy Office—applications submitted without a prior consultation will not be considered.
