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The Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) is a federal authority within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community. Since its founding in 1952, it has supported political education in Germany through publications, events, digital offerings, and study trips. It promotes projects by civil society and educational policy organizations, develops funding programs and guidelines, as well as quality management tools. With an extensive range of online and print materials, as well as personal advisory and service offerings, the bpb strengthens democratic culture and fosters public discourse.

The Federal Agency for Civic Education is committed to strengthening democracy and promoting civil society. Its mission is to provide people in Germany with well-founded information on politics, society, and democracy, to network political education, and to support innovative projects. Through participatory formats and low-threshold offerings, the agency aims to foster political awareness and encourage active participation in state and society.

The funding programs of the Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) are aimed at recognized providers of political adult education, public and independent educational institutions, associations, networks and initiatives, as well as individuals and project groups planning events, publications, or digital formats to strengthen political education in Germany. In addition, citizens, multipliers, teachers, and interested parties benefit from the information and advisory services offered by the bpb.