Sparkassen-Stiftung für Soziales und Umwelt
About the funder
The Sparkassen Foundation for Social Affairs and the Environment is a legally recognized foundation under civil law, established in 2000 by Sparkasse Mittelsachsen. Since 2002, it has focused primarily on child and youth work, nature conservation, landscape management, environmental education, as well as charitable and humanitarian purposes. With its own project "Nature and Environmental Education," it promotes practical knowledge transfer in schools and kindergartens. The foundation regularly awards financial aid to non-profit associations, educational institutions, elderly care, nursing and homeless shelters, as well as animal protection initiatives. Its endowment generates income that is sustainably used to support regional projects.
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Mission & Vision
Our mission is to create sustainable values for future generations in Central Saxony. We promote voluntary engagement, education, and environmental protection by providing financial resources to charitable initiatives and institutions. We support children, youth, and people with special needs, strengthen nature conservation projects and landscape management, and advocate for animal welfare. Together with local partners, we shape a vibrant and livable region.
Target groups
The funding programs are aimed at non-profit organizations, associations, and initiatives in the former district areas of Freiberg and Mittweida. This includes daycare centers, schools, welfare and care facilities, social and environmental projects, animal protection associations, as well as initiatives for child and youth work. Individual projects and model initiatives that make a sustainable contribution to education, environmental education, or social participation are expressly welcomed.