Funding of the Elisabeth Gätgens Foundation – Heidbarghof Osdorf
The Elisabeth Gätgens Foundation supports social and cultural events at the historic Heidbarghof Osdorf and particularly promotes programs for elderly people, community groups, and associations. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
According to the will of Elisabeth Gätgens, the foundation serves the preservation of the listed Heidbarghof as well as the continuation of cultural activities (concerts, readings, exhibitions, lectures) and its use as a community center/social meeting place with special emphasis on senior groups and charitable initiatives.
Eligible expenses
- Renovation and maintenance costs at Heidbarghof
- Fees for artists and speakers
- Material costs for event technology and equipment
- Catering costs for participants
Non-eligible expenses
- Private commercial enterprises
- Investments outside the Heidbarghof
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Events must take place at Heidbarghof Osdorf
- Purpose-bound to cultural or social offerings, especially for senior groups
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Budget plan
- Proof of non-profit status or association registration
Evaluation criteria
- Relevance to the foundation's purpose (preservation of Heidbarghof, culture, social meeting points)
- Target group focus on seniors and civic engagement
- Sustainability and repeatability of the event
Description
The Elisabeth Gätgens Foundation – Heidbarghof Osdorf continuously supports cultural and social offerings at the historic Heidbarghof as a non-profit institution in Hamburg-Osdorf. Grants can be applied for by non-profit organizations, interest groups, associations, or public institutions, provided that the events take place on-site. The focus is on formats such as concerts, readings, exhibitions, and lectures, as well as civic engagement with a special emphasis on senior citizen meetings and non-profit initiatives. The foundation’s goal is the ongoing preservation of the listed ensemble and its revitalization as a community center where older people, citizens, and associations can actively come together.
Eligible for funding are, among other things, renovation and maintenance costs of the building, fees for artists and speakers, material costs for event technology, as well as catering expenses for participants. Private commercial enterprises or investments outside the Heidbarghof are not eligible for funding. Decisions are primarily based on the direct relevance to the foundation’s purpose, the focus on seniors and civic engagement, as well as the sustainability and repeatability of the projects. Applications can be submitted at any time; a detailed project description, a budget plan, and proof of non-profit status or association registration must be provided. Through this support, the foundation contributes to preserving the Heidbarghof Osdorf as a lively meeting place and cultural hub in the region, fostering intergenerational vitality.
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