Funding of the Würzburg and Surroundings Community Foundation
Independent foundation supports individuals, groups, clubs, and organizations in Würzburg and the surrounding area with financial assistance for the implementation of projects.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The Bürgerstiftung Würzburg und Umgebung supports projects in the Würzburg region and its surroundings. The goal is to assist initiatives where public funding is no longer sufficient. The foundation's purpose includes, among other things, charitable causes, assistance for the disabled, elderly and youth, education and upbringing, science and research, environmental and nature conservation, arts and culture, monument preservation, customs and heritage care, church-related purposes, sports promotion, as well as animal protection. Funding is provided in an unbureaucratic and sustainable manner.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Project must be carried out in Würzburg.
Documents required for application
- Application form
Description
Since its founding in 2006, the Bürgerstiftung Würzburg und Umgebung has been a reliable support for initiatives in the Bavaria region. As an independent foundation by citizens for citizens, it aims to promote projects whose impact goes beyond what state funding options can offer. The funding is directed at non-profit organizations, private individuals, and groups active in Würzburg. The foundation supports a wide range of initiatives in the fields of education, youth and elderly care, environmental and monument protection, arts and culture, as well as social, sports, and infrastructural areas. Through its unbureaucratic approach with sustainable grants, it enables applicants to implement their projects purposefully to enhance the quality of life in the region.
The funding is particularly used when existing state subsidies are insufficient to fully realize innovative and socially relevant projects. In this regard, projects that promote charitable purposes, strengthen community cohesion, and contribute to science, research, and education are supported. Initiatives in monument protection, environmental and climate protection, animal welfare, as well as in sports and leisure are also considered. This area-specific diversity allows for addressing various societal needs while maintaining a regional identity connection. Thus, the foundation supports not only traditional projects but also innovative concepts that sustainably strengthen social cohesion and advance regional development.
The funding process is characterized by continuous funding opportunities, allowing interested parties to submit a grant application at any time. The funding prerequisite that the project is implemented in Würzburg, along with the required application form, makes the procedure transparent and focused. Applicants can rely on their projects undergoing thorough evaluation and sustainable support. In addition to financial assistance, public relations will also be a central component of the funding to make the positive effects of the project visible. Overall, the funding from the Bürgerstiftung Würzburg und Umgebung represents an attractive opportunity to implement innovative initiatives in the region and thus make a valuable contribution to urban and social development.