Find Funding for Education in Germany

Education determines opportunities – in school, vocational training, higher education, and continuing education. At the same time, demands are increasing: digital learning environments, AI and data skills, securing skilled workers, as well as greater inclusion for disadvantaged groups. Funding in the education sector helps you implement projects that would often be difficult to manage without additional financing – from modern infrastructure and teaching/learning formats to qualification offers, civic education, or language support.

In Germany, educational funding is diverse but also complex, as responsibilities are often divided between the federal government, states, and municipalities. In addition, there are EU programs such as Erasmus+, ESF+, and ERDF, which can support qualification, school-to-work transitions, integration, or innovation and infrastructure projects depending on the focus. For non-profit organizations, foundations and program-specific calls also play an important role – often with a focus on impact, evaluation, and sustainable continuation.

Especially in 2026, it is worthwhile to prepare funding applications strategically: not only acquisitions count, but also operations, IT security, training, accessibility, and a clear impact concept. If you secure partnerships early on with schools, municipalities, companies, or universities and substantiate needs with data, the chances of approval increase significantly.

The Reflecta Funding Compass supports you in finding suitable programs for your educational project – including matching and application creation tools. This way, you gain clarity faster about which funding fits your target group, your type of organization, and your project scope, enabling you to take the next step toward your application in a structured manner.