VGH Stiftung

Public foundation

About the funder

The VGH Foundation is a significant public foundation in Lower Saxony dedicated to the promotion of cultural education, literature, monument preservation, and science. It supports a wide range of projects focused on the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage. The foundation places great emphasis on ecological sustainability and promotes innovative approaches that contribute to cultural diversity and sustainability. The VGH Foundation works closely with regional and supra-regional partners to enrich and promote the cultural landscape in Lower Saxony.

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Mission & Vision

The VGH Foundation is dedicated to promoting art, culture, and science in Lower Saxony. Its goal is to support projects that make a sustainable contribution to cultural diversity. The foundation believes in the transformative power of art and culture and aims to provide artists and cultural professionals with a platform to realize their ideas. It is committed to preserving cultural heritage and supports innovative approaches that contribute to cultural and scientific development.

Target groups

The funding programs of the VGH Foundation are aimed at artists, cultural practitioners, scientists, and institutions in Lower Saxony. The foundation supports projects that pursue an innovative approach and contribute to cultural diversity and sustainability. Funding is directed at individuals and groups who wish to explore new paths and enrich the cultural landscape. Special emphasis is placed on projects that engage with regional cultural history and memory culture, linking these with contemporary issues.