Funding by the Christian and Dorothee Bürkert Foundation (Project Funding for Non-Profit Organizations)

The Christian and Dorothee Bürkert Foundation is committed in Baden-Württemberg to supporting charitable projects that strengthen social cohesion. Organizations such as foundations, associations, educational and research institutions can apply for grants for initiatives in the areas of social affairs, education, science & innovation, culture, and engagement for democracy. The focus is on initiatives promoting disadvantaged or needy individuals, strengthening education and upbringing, supporting technology-related research, and enabling cultural participation. Funding applications must be submitted via the official application form and are generally due by mid-October for the following year. A brief preliminary inquiry by email facilitates planning and clarification of regional eligibility for funding.

For a successful application, in addition to the current tax exemption certificate, a project-related description, a financing plan, and an accountability report are required. Key evaluation criteria include alignment with the foundation’s statutory purposes, verifiability of the project objective, the neediness of the target group, and the potential for sustainable impact on social cohesion. Projects without a regional connection to the Bürkert Group’s operational sites or applications from private individuals and individual cases are not eligible for funding. The foundation’s board of trustees decides on the applications in November, with no legal entitlement to funding. The Christian and Dorothee Bürkert Foundation places great importance on transparency and impact orientation to support projects that effect structural change and initiate long-term developments.