Funding Guideline of the City of Rottenburg am Neckar for the Promotion of Civil Society Measures for Sustainable Development

The city of Rottenburg am Neckar provides financial resources within the framework of its funding guidelines for non-profit initiatives that advance sustainable development goals in the Baden-Württemberg region. Grants are awarded continuously as soon as a presence or a tangible impact of the measure in Rottenburg am Neckar is demonstrated. Eligible for funding are civil society projects in the areas of environmental and nature conservation, climate protection, energy efficiency, education for sustainable development, commitment to social cohesion, as well as vocational training and work & social affairs. Eligible applicants include associations, federations, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and interested private individuals who wish to actively contribute to sustainable urban development with their project.

The aim of the guideline is to strengthen local participation processes and common good-oriented measures by promoting innovative, civic approaches. A prerequisite for funding, in addition to the sustainable development focus, is proof of the civil society character of the project. Funding applications can be submitted at any time, offering a flexible opportunity to receive short-term financial support for pilot projects, workshops, information campaigns, or practical projects. By providing these funds, impulses are intended to be set that contribute in the long term to the ecological, social, and economic resilience of the city.