General Project Funding for Charitable, Benevolent, and Scientific Purposes (Axel Springer Foundation)

The General Project Funding for Charitable, Benevolent, and Scientific Purposes of the Axel Springer Foundation supports initiatives across Germany with charitable, benevolent, or research-oriented objectives. Projects from the fields of science, culture, education, social affairs, as well as research & innovation are funded, including memorial site and Israel excursions, publication subsidies for dissertations, and cultural and educational undertakings. Applicants may be non-profit organizations, educational institutions, or private individuals—such as schools, vocational schools, universities, student groups, trainees, researchers, associations, and church communities implementing projects domestically and abroad. The Foundation places great emphasis on sustainable impact and creative approaches to strengthen social cohesion and scientific exchange.

An informal application may be submitted in writing at any time by letter or email, with a lead time of at least four months before the project or publication date. Typical application documents include a cover letter, an exposé, a detailed budget, a program outline, and a schedule. Eligible expenses cover travel costs for excursions, publication subsidies for scientific publications, and costs for cultural events and conferences. The Foundation makes decisions during quarterly board meetings, so early submission increases the chances of success. This ongoing funding opportunity supports a diverse range of charitable projects and sustainably promotes emerging scientific talent.