We are looking for forward-thinking ideas
The Foundation identifies, initiates and supports projects that have the potential to initiate and shape sustainable social change. Together with its partners, it aims to create knowledge, test innovations, scale up and secure success. In addition to financial support, the Foundation provides a wide range of services to its partners.
Content and strategic fit
Projects must be in line with the Foundation’s themes and programmes. Please check that your project corresponds to their thematic focus. The Foundation accepts funding applications in the following topics and programmes: Democracy, Climate, Learning of the Future, Digitalisation + Society.
What the Foundation does not support
The Foundation only supports projects within its themes and programmes that meet the criteria described above. In general, the Foundation does not support_
- Poverty and poverty reduction
- Animal, species and landscape conservation
- Health and health promotion
- Development cooperation
- Old age (without intergenerational reference)
- Basic research
- Individual scholarships such as research, doctoral or foreign scholarships
- Political party projects
- Building and infrastructure measures
- Pure film projects, printed matter, programming costs and translations for publications if they are not part of a project supported by the foundation
- Art and cultural projects focussing on creative work and communication