Funding of the citizen:sense:foundation

The bürger:sinn:stiftung in North Rhine-Westphalia supports non-profit organizations that implement innovative projects aimed at strengthening democratic structures and social cohesion. The focus is on initiatives centered around civic engagement, migration, research and innovation, as well as labor and social affairs. This support aims to address societal challenges both locally and globally and to promote inclusive, scientifically grounded solutions. Ongoing funding provides project sponsors with the opportunity to realize sustainable and future-oriented development concepts that have a positive impact on social coexistence.

The foundation places particular emphasis on projects that demonstrate a close alignment with its foundation-related objectives. Evaluation criteria include the quality of the project concepts, the innovativeness of the approaches, and the sustainable contribution to social cohesion. Funding is exclusively directed at non-profit organizations whose projects aim to support democratic discourse and consolidate societal potentials. By enabling diverse stakeholders to collaborate in implementing ideas, the foundation paves the way toward an open and just society. The initiative sees itself as a catalyst to promote engagement and interdisciplinary cooperation.

Through the continuous provision of funding, the bürger:sinn:stiftung actively contributes to breaking down barriers and enabling social participation. The financing is intended to support projects that develop and practically test innovative solutions. Particularly projects that foster the establishment of non-profit networks and the exchange among diverse social groups benefit from this program. With a clear focus on sustainability and democratic values, this makes a significant contribution to the advancement of a livable, future-oriented society in North Rhine-Westphalia.