Funding of the Bernardine and Raimund Bätge Foundation

The Bernardine and Raimund Bätge Foundation in North Rhine-Westphalia continuously supports projects and institutions in youth and elderly care, welfare services, as well as charitable initiatives aimed at assisting people in distress through no fault of their own in Krefeld and the surrounding area. Tax-privileged non-profit organizations and public bodies may submit grant applications at any time, provided that the exemption notice specifies purposes related to youth or elderly care or charitable objectives. A regional focus is essential: both the application and the project impact must be limited to Krefeld and its vicinity. When submitting an application, the unintentional distress of the target group and a prioritization of children must be demonstrated, while support for adults should follow the principle of “help for self-help.” Additionally, evidence of the publication and information strategy for presenting the foundation’s support is expected.

For a complete application, a filled-out application form, the current exemption notice, a detailed project description, and a financing plan must be submitted. The foundation places great importance on transparent funding gaps and a clear presentation of the project objectives, timeline, and evaluation methods. Funding institutions should also explain how they will publicize the received support and which communication channels will be used for this purpose. Through these clear funding principles, the Bernardine and Raimund Bätge Foundation enables non-profit organizations in Krefeld and the surrounding area to effectively relieve and sustainably support children, seniors, and other people in need. Interested organizations may submit applications continuously without a deadline and thus benefit flexibly from the funding opportunities.