Stiftung für die Bürgerschaft (Freiburg im Breisgau)

The Stiftung für die Bürgerschaft was founded in 2001 by the Sparkasse Freiburg–Nördlicher Breisgau on the occasion of its 175th anniversary. As an operational and grant-making foundation, it encourages citizens and businesses in the region to engage financially or ideologically. Under its umbrella, it manages both its own funding programs and fiduciary foundation funds (for example, the fund established in 2001 by Mrs. Unbescheiden-Jockers to support child and youth hospice work). Its scope of activity includes youth and elderly care, education and training, science and research, arts and culture, environmental and nature conservation, landscape and monument protection, sports, as well as support for people in need.

The Foundation for Civic Engagement promotes solidarity and the common good in Freiburg and the surrounding area by providing operational and financial support to projects and initiatives across diverse social sectors. It aims to continuously build foundation capital to offer unbureaucratic assistance to people in social distress while simultaneously mobilizing the commitment of citizens and businesses.

Non-profit associations and institutions within the business area of Sparkasse Freiburg–Nördlicher Breisgau are eligible for funding. Projects in the fields of youth and elderly care, education, science, culture, environmental and monument protection, sports, as well as measures to support individuals in need, may submit applications. An existing or intended business relationship with the Sparkasse is desirable; public relations activities are welcomed upon implementation of the funded measures.