Funding Opportunities North Rhine-Westphalia: Find Suitable Programs

Start-up Transfer.NRW

Funding for the market-oriented further development of innovative start-up projects from universities and research institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia. Grant of up to 90% of eligible expenses (max. €270,000), durat...

Qualification Initiative of the Duisburg Youth Sports Foundation

Since 2023, the qualification initiative of the Duisburg Youth Sports Foundation has been promoting the training and further education of instructors, coaches, supervisors, and club managers in Duisburg. Applications ...

Funding by the Hennef Foundation of Kreissparkasse Köln

The Hennef Foundation of the Kreissparkasse Köln supports non-profit projects in the Hennef city area, particularly in the fields of culture, sports, environment, and social affairs. Applications can be submitted at a...

Stiftung Maria Hilf Warstein

Project General Practitioner Internship 2026 (Maria Hilf Warstein Foundation)

Funding for up to five medical students for a general practice internship (31.08.–30.09.2026) in practices in Warstein and Rüthen, including free accommodation and a mobility allowance of up to €500. Registration by 3...

Graute-Oppermann Graduate College

Call for proposals by the Drs. Graute and Graute-Oppermann Foundation to support an interdisciplinary graduate college at the Medical Faculty of the University of Duisburg-Essen. Funding amounting to €150,000 over thr...

Stiftung Bürger für Münster

Funding Forum

Young people judge with a €6,000 budget and funding for volunteer projects in Münster. Application deadline 20.07.2026.

Xanten (Römerstadt)

Funding of the Social Foundation Xanten

The Social Foundation Xanten supports youth and elderly care as well as assistance for people in need within the city of Xanten, including grants for projects and investments by non-profit organizations and associations.

Stiftung Lebenshilfe Bonn

Funding of the Lebenshilfe Bonn Foundation

The Lebenshilfe Bonn Foundation supports people with intellectual and multiple disabilities of all ages, as well as their relatives, through financial funding of housing, facilities, educational, care, leisure, and nu...

Funding for the Development of Prototypes by Start-ups (Go-to-Market Voucher)

Funding for the development of prototypes of digital products by micro-enterprises and start-ups in NRW with up to €50,000 funding amount and a 70% funding rate. Submission possible until 31.10.2026, 4:00 PM.

Support for the Culture and Social Foundation of the City Savings Bank Haan (...

The funding supports cultural and social projects in Haan, such as in the fields of music, literature, visual and performing arts, as well as social initiatives like kindergartens, schools, senior and sports clubs.

Funding by the Büderich Foundation

The Büderich Foundation supports financial and non-material projects in Büderich to strengthen community life and Christian values. Project proposals can be submitted by email at any time.

Herbert-Worch-Stiftung

Funding of Applied Clinical Research Projects in Geriatric Medicine

Since 2013, the Herbert Worch Foundation has exclusively supported applied clinical research projects in geriatric medicine in cooperation with institutions and hospitals in Bonn. Applications can be submitted at any ...

Bischof-Johannes-Pohlschneider-Stiftung Schulstiftung im Bistu...

Funding of the Bishop Johannes Pohlschneider Foundation – School Foundation i...

The Bishop Johannes Pohlschneider Foundation supports Catholic schools and educational projects in the Diocese of Aachen for the upbringing and education of children and young people in the spirit of Christian life an...

Dr. Werner Jackstädt-Stiftung

Support for Culture and Social Affairs in Wuppertal (Dr. Werner Jackstädt Fou...

Support for cultural institutions, educational institutions, renovation/monument preservation projects, as well as social projects in Wuppertal, particularly where public funds are lacking or civic engagement is invol...

Bezirksregierung Arnsberg

ESF – Life- and Work-Related Continuing Education

Funding of expenses for organization, professional support, and consulting in life- and work-related continuing education for associations and clubs in North Rhine-Westphalia. Applications can be submitted via the Arn...

Ton-Stiftung-Nottenkämper

Funding of the Ton-Stiftung-Nottenkämper (Grants for Non-Profit Projects)

The Ton-Stiftung-Nottenkämper awards grants for non-profit projects in the municipalities of Hünxe, Schermbeck, and in the area of the Hohe Mark Nature Park. Private individuals are excluded.

Haus St. Gereon Stiftung van Gils

Funding (special educational measures) – van Gils Foundation (Haus St. Gereon)

The van Gils Foundation annually funds special educational measures for children and adolescents at Haus St. Gereon that would otherwise not be feasible. Requests can be submitted at any time through the designated co...

Funding of the Volksbank Bigge-Lenne Foundation

The Volksbank Bigge-Lenne Foundation continuously supports clubs and institutions in the fields of culture, music, literature, nature conservation, local heritage, youth, sports, and monument preservation in North Rhi...

Bezirksregierung Arnsberg

Flat-rate investment subsidy according to § 12 Public Transport Act of North ...

Lump-sum investment funding for special-purpose associations in North Rhine-Westphalia for the modernization and expansion of public transport infrastructure. The funds are disbursed quarterly.

Funding in the Research, Development, and Innovation Sector (RDI Guideline)

Grants for innovative research, development, and innovation projects as well as infrastructure projects and collaborations in North Rhine-Westphalia. Maximum funding amounts up to €55 million per project, duration up ...

Bezirksregierung Arnsberg

Co-financing of the Federal Broadband Expansion Program

State supplement to the federal broadband expansion program in NRW with a funding rate of up to 90% (100% for municipalities with household security concepts) minus the federal funding rate, maximum €12 million (or €1...

NRW.Venture

The NRW.Venture Fund of NRW.BANK provides equity capital to innovative companies with high growth potential in North Rhine-Westphalia. Investments range from €1 million to €5 million initially, up to €15 million in to...

Sports Facility Financing Program of NRW.BANK.Sports Facilities

Long-term funding opportunity for non-profit sports organizations in North Rhine-Westphalia to support investments in the renovation, modernization, and expansion of sports facilities.

JeKits – Instruments, Dancing, Singing for Every Child

Cultural education program for primary and special needs schools in North Rhine-Westphalia, providing all children with free musical and dance education focused on instruments, dancing, or singing throughout their ent...

Stiftung Rheinische Kulturlandschaft

Land Offer for Nature Conservation Measures (Non-binding Land Offer)

Agricultural or forestry land can be offered to the Rheinische Kulturlandschaft Foundation on a non-binding basis for nature conservation measures. The form can be submitted by mail, fax, telephone, or email; inquirie...

Stiftung Rheinische Kulturlandschaft

Nature Conservation Consulting / Development of Nature Conservation Measures ...

Ongoing, free advisory service offered by the Rheinische Kulturlandschaft Foundation for agricultural enterprises, companies, and institutions in the administrative districts of Cologne and Düsseldorf for the developm...

Stiftung Rheinische Kulturlandschaft

Production-integrated Species Protection Measures (CEF/FCS)

Funding of production-integrated CEF and FCS measures for planning-relevant species with accompanying monitoring; recognition as compensation/replacement measure (ecopoints) possible.

Funding of the Bishop Badurad Foundation

Grants for the promotion of music, art, and culture in the Archdiocese of Paderborn. Applications can be submitted in writing on an ongoing basis.

Founders Foundation LAB

Continuous program for B2B tech startup teams to validate their business idea (problem-solution fit) with a free 3-month scholarship, individual support, mentoring, and access to the Founders Home in Ostwestfalen-Lippe.

Sozialstiftung Oberberg

Funding of Funded Projects (Social Foundation Oberberg)

Film- und Medienstiftung NRW

Funding Program Digital Games / Immersive Content

Support for the development and production of computer and video games as well as immersive content (VR/AR, web, mobile) for companies in North Rhine-Westphalia; application after mandatory consultation, activation in...

Film- und Medienstiftung NRW

Television Film/Series Funding of the Film and Media Foundation NRW

Funding for television films and serial formats in North Rhine-Westphalia in the areas of screenplay, project development, production preparation, and production (including innovative serial formats).

Film- und Medienstiftung NRW

Feature Film Funding by the Film and Media Foundation NRW

Funding for feature film projects across various stages such as screenplay, project development, production preparation, production, as well as distribution; additionally, graduation films and simplified funding.

NRW.BANK (Förderbank)

Funding Programs for Founders (NRW.BANK)

Overview page of NRW.BANK on funding programs for founders in North Rhine-Westphalia: Information on state, federal, and EU funding opportunities for the first years of your business start-up.

J. Wilh. Tenten-Stiftung

Tenten Prize – J. Wilh. Tenten Foundation

Annual award for outstanding social commitment in Bonn, endowed with €12,000 (division possible). Applications can be submitted at any time via a provided form.

Scholarship of the Michael Horbach Foundation

The scholarship supports young, yet unknown female artists from foreign cultural backgrounds through a several-month residency in the studio apartment of the art spaces, followed by an exhibition of their works.

Stiftung Solidarität bei Arbeitslosigkeit und Armut

Bielefeld Integration Award

The Bielefeld Integration Award annually honors outstanding commitment by individuals, initiatives, and organizations for the integration of people with a migration background in Bielefeld. The award is endowed with a...

Stiftung Industrieforschung

Forum for Young Leading-Edge Research (Industrial Research Foundation)

The Stiftung Industrieforschung annually hosts the Young Top Research Forum in Berlin and Dortmund, where early-career researchers pitch their ideas and compete for prize money totaling €42,000 per forum. Applications...

Stiftung "Ohne Fleiß kein Preis"

Funding of the Foundation "No Pain, No Gain"

Year-round awards and funding for diligent students from Bad Salzuflen (from age 10 until graduation). Nominations can be submitted at any time via email.