Funding of the German Foundation for People with Down Syndrome

The German Foundation for People with Down Syndrome provides nationwide, unconditional grants to private individuals in the areas of health, education, work & social affairs, as well as initial and further training. Targeted support is given for necessary therapy costs such as hippotherapy, learning and work materials for school or home-based support, as well as subsidies for disability-accessible vehicles. Applications can be submitted at any time via email or post, allowing urgent needs to be reviewed promptly. Funding requirements include residence in Germany, proof of a Down syndrome diagnosis, and a description of the individual life situation with cost estimates. The foundation’s board makes the decision upon receipt of complete application documents, taking into account the urgency of the support.

For the application, a detailed description of the living circumstances, a justification of the funding need, and cost estimates must be submitted. Approved grants are paid directly to institutes, therapists, or service providers and not to the applicants themselves. Upon completion of the funded measure, the recipient is obliged to write a brief report on the process and the results achieved, in order to present successful projects publicly. This procedure ensures transparency and promotes exchange within the community of families and individuals with Down syndrome. Interested parents and affected persons receive reliable financial support through this offer to sustainably realize individual development and mobility projects.