Stiftung Mercator GmbH
About the funder
Stiftung Mercator GmbH is a non-profit private foundation based in Essen. It promotes and initiates projects in the fields of education and equal opportunities, science and research, intercultural exchange, European integration, social cohesion, and climate protection. The foundation enables positive examples of social progress, stimulates imagination, and supports responsible actors in politics and society. Its actions are characterized by quality, professionalism, and transparency and aim to contribute to public debate.
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Mission & Vision
The Stiftung Mercator aims to enable comprehensive education and equal opportunities, strengthen the self-development of children, adolescents, and young adults, promote science and research in the interest of all, support understanding between cultures, and advocate for a united, solidaristic Europe. It contributes impulses for shaping the future and operates in a professional and transparent manner.
Target groups
The funding programs of Stiftung Mercator are aimed at civil society and scientific actors, educational institutions, municipalities, ministries, associations, as well as international partner organizations. Applicants are primarily initiatives, associations, research institutions, and network projects that pursue innovative approaches in the four thematic funding areas: Digitized Society, Europe in the World, Climate Protection, and Participation and Cohesion.