Funding of the DFB Cultural Foundation
The DFB Cultural Foundation supports art, culture, educational initiatives, and scientific projects using football as a medium. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The aim of the funding is to sustainably support art and culture and to promote social objectives such as integration, the transmission of values, and international understanding. Projects in the fields of art, culture, education, research, and science are supported.
Eligible expenses
- Investment costs
- Project-related expenses
Non-eligible expenses
- Personnel and administrative costs for ongoing business operations
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Project must be carried out in Germany
- Applicant must bear the majority of the costs themselves
- Sustainable continuation of the project after the funding phase must be ensured
Documents required for application
- Written application
- Financial plan
- Tax exemption certificate from the tax office
Evaluation criteria
- Sustainability of the project
- Cost co-financing
- Quality and scope of the project
Description
The DFB Cultural Foundation sets a clear signal for the sustainable promotion of art, culture, education, and scientific projects – utilizing football as an inspiring medium. The foundation supports initiatives that place cultural and social values such as integration, international understanding, and democratic participation at the forefront. With a funding focus ranging from educational initiatives and cultural projects to measures in the social and sporting sectors, the support is primarily aimed at non-profit organizations and public institutions that independently cover the majority of project costs. The approach of using football as a low-threshold, attractive instrument makes the projects accessible to all age groups and thus sustainably promotes social cohesion.
The funding measure provides financial support as a grant for investment costs and project-related expenses. Applicants must ensure that the respective project can be independently continued or completed after the funding period ends. The foundation places particular emphasis on the sustainability of the projects and evaluates not only the quality and scope of the initiatives but also the applicants’ financial contribution. Flexible application procedures allow for the submission of applications in writing at any time, supplemented by a well-founded financing plan and a tax exemption certificate from the tax office. This ensures transparent and targeted support that highlights the societal added value of the project.
The initiative of the DFB Cultural Foundation helps realize a wide range of projects that go far beyond pure sport. By funding measures in the fields of culture & media, education for sustainable development, social engagement, and much more, it makes an important contribution to value transmission and the promotion of social cohesion. The regular support of local and supra-regional projects not only strengthens cultural diversity in Germany but also creates a platform for innovative and interdisciplinary approaches. Experts, project sponsors, and committed actors alike benefit from this support, which enables long-term positive impulses and sustainable structures in the cultural and social sectors.
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