Kiel

Municipality/Community

About the funder

The state capital Kiel is a public law corporation based in Kiel, the capital of the state of Schleswig-Holstein. As a municipal territorial authority, it fulfills a wide range of tasks in the areas of urban development, social affairs, culture, education, environment, and economy. The city pursues strategic goals as a climate protection city and "Zero.Waste.City" and is committed to sustainable urban development. Well-known programs include: the funding fund of the state capital Kiel, the sustainability fund "For Kiel and the World," and the initiative "We Make the Future."

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Mission & Vision

Shaping Kiel as a vibrant, sustainable, and participatory port city – with the goal of ensuring equal living conditions for all citizens, actively pursuing climate protection, and strengthening Kiel as a maritime global city. The city administration operates within the framework of municipal self-government and aligns itself with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Target groups

Non-profit organizations, associations, initiatives, and institutions related to the city of Kiel, as well as citizens. The geographical focus is on the city area of Kiel. A fundamental requirement is generally a non-profit purpose and a connection to the strategic goals of the state capital Kiel, particularly regarding sustainability, social participation, and urban development.