KfW Stiftung
About the funder
The KfW Foundation is a legally recognized foundation under civil law based in Frankfurt am Main. It was established in 2012 by KfW Bank to support the management of international societal challenges such as climate change and globalization and to promote a responsible, inclusive community. The foundation is active in the fields of art and culture, ecology, responsible entrepreneurship, and society. It funds projects that contribute to international understanding, environmental and nature conservation, as well as education and training. The KfW Foundation also awards prizes such as the KfW Bernhard Grzimek Prize for Conservation and Biodiversity.
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Mission & Vision
The KfW Foundation is committed to promoting art and culture, ecology, responsible entrepreneurship, and social participation. Its goal is to support innovative projects that contribute to cultural diversity and sustainability. The foundation believes in the transformative power of art and culture and aims to provide artists and cultural practitioners with a platform to realize their ideas. It promotes the preservation of biodiversity and supports initiatives that contribute to improving living conditions worldwide.
Target groups
The funding programs of the KfW Stiftung are aimed at non-profit organizations that carry out projects in the fields of art and culture, ecology, responsible entrepreneurship, and society. The foundation supports projects that pursue an innovative approach and contribute to cultural diversity and sustainability. The target group includes organizations committed to international understanding, environmental and nature conservation, as well as education and training. The KfW Stiftung does not fund individuals and excludes applications for start-up financing, operating cost subsidies, and events.