Support for the One-Tenth Foundation
The One-Tenth Foundation supports humanitarian aid projects of small non-profit organizations in the greater Heidelberg and Stuttgart areas with grants that reach those in need directly on a 1:1 basis. Applications can be submitted informally at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for aid projects of small non-profit associations and aid organizations in developing countries through financial grants that are not used for administrative and personnel costs but directly benefit those in need.
Eligible expenses
- Costs of basic services (food, water, medical care)
- Expenses for school education projects and training programs
- Measures for climate protection and adaptation to climate change
- Inclusion projects and self-help assistance
Non-eligible expenses
- Administrative and personnel costs of the organization
- Ongoing costs in existing projects
- Travel expenses
- Salaries of association or organization members
- Sponsorships, scholarships, and individual support
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Registered office of the association or organization in Germany
- Small non-profit associations with volunteer staff
- Projects in developing countries
- Preference given to associations from the Stuttgart and Heidelberg metropolitan area
Documents required for application
- Project proposal (form)
- Latest financial report of the organization
Evaluation criteria
- Significance of the project for those in need
- Own contribution and relation to the total budget
- Voluntary commitment of the organization
- Feasibility of small, completed subprojects
Description
The One-Tenth Foundation supports non-profit associations and interest groups based in Germany that primarily engage in development cooperation in developing countries with volunteer staff. Focusing on projects from the greater Heidelberg and Stuttgart areas, the foundation continuously provides grants that exclude administrative or personnel costs and directly benefit those in need on site on a 1:1 basis. Beneficiaries enjoy flexible application procedures: informal submissions are possible at any time, and the foundation board makes decisions quarterly.
Projects with a duration of 12 to 24 months are funded, targeting basic services (food, water, medical aid), school education and training, climate protection, as well as inclusion and self-help assistance. Requirements include a significant own contribution relative to total costs, feasibility of small, completed sub-projects, and close voluntary involvement of the applicants. Ongoing operating costs, travel expenses, salaries of association members, as well as sponsorships or scholarships are not eligible for funding. A completed project application and the latest financial report are required for the application. The foundation invites interested organizations to submit their project ideas and jointly bring the principle of sharing and solidarity to life.
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