Funding of the Peter Friedhofen Brothers Foundation (Germany)

The Brüderstiftung Peter Friedhofen – Foundation of the Brothers of Mercy of Maria-Hilf, Germany – offers nationwide rapid and unbureaucratic individual assistance for people in acute poverty as well as sustainable support for social projects and associations. Private individuals, non-profit organizations, interest groups, other associations, and public institutions can submit funding applications at any time. The funding areas include social affairs, health, migration, children and youth, as well as work & social issues. While affected individuals receive uncomplicated grants for essential expenses such as rent, medication, or barrier-free equipment, the long-term project funding aims at preventive poverty alleviation and social participation. Funded initiatives submit an annual accountability report to ensure transparency and effectiveness of the measures.

Particularly elderly people and families with children benefit from the low-threshold support, while non-profit actors and associations can act preventively against poverty. The foundation cooperates closely with Caritas associations at the Koblenz and Trier locations to comprehensively combat poverty and promote social inclusion. Eligible for funding, in addition to individual assistance, are health care projects, homeless aid, integration offers for refugees, violence prevention programs, and initiatives to strengthen child and youth welfare. Through continuously approved grants, a reliable planning basis is created, enabling sustainable effects in social work. Interested applicants can find all information about the type of funding and submission on the Brüderstiftung Peter Friedhofen website, with applications possible at any time.