Funding of the Archbishop Hermann Foundation (Theological Education & Christian Culture)
The Archbishop Hermann Foundation in Freiburg continuously supports theological, pastoral, and religious education and training, as well as the construction, maintenance, and furnishing of corresponding facilities. Additionally, projects in Christian art, music, and literature within the Archdiocese of Freiburg are supported. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The foundation supports projects related to studies, training, and continuing education in theology, pastoral care, and religious education within the Archdiocese of Freiburg, promotes the construction and structural maintenance of training, further education, and pastoral facilities, as well as projects in Christian art, music, and literature, including the acquisition of important art and cultural assets.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs
- Construction costs and maintenance of facilities
- Costs for research and training projects
- Costs for art, music, and literature projects
Non-eligible expenses
- Already completed projects
- Projects without secured total financing
- Long-term institutional funding as main financing
- Construction measures of any kind (except according to §3 para.1b statutes)
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Project with direct reference to the Archdiocese of Freiburg
- Projects must be defined in terms of content, time, and finances
- Overall financing must be secured
- Projects must not be completed at the time of application
- For non-profit organizations: current exemption notice
Documents required for application
- Detailed project description
- Cost calculation and financing proposal
- Expense and income statement
- Signed funding application
- Exemption notice (for non-profit organizations)
Evaluation criteria
- Direct relevance to the Archdiocese of Freiburg
- Balanced financing structure
- Compliance with the foundation's purpose
- Quality and plausibility of the project description
Description
The Archbishop Hermann Foundation in Freiburg continuously supports theological, pastoral, and religious education and training within the Archdiocese of Freiburg. Funding is provided to students, doctoral candidates, and researchers, as well as church institutions engaged in the fields of education, science, research, culture, music, or literature. Furthermore, the foundation supports the construction, structural maintenance, and equipment of training, further education, and pastoral facilities. Projects in Christian art, music, and literature may also be funded, including the acquisition of important art and cultural assets. As a grant provider, it values a balanced financing structure and reviews the quality and plausibility of project descriptions. Funding decisions up to €70,000 are made on an ongoing basis; higher amounts are decided semi-annually by the supervisory board.
Eligible for funding are private individuals, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public entities with a direct connection to the Archdiocese of Freiburg. Applications can be submitted at any time and must include a detailed project description, cost and financing plan, as well as an income and expenditure statement. For non-profit organizations, the current tax exemption certificate must also be attached. Completed projects, projects without secured overall financing, or long-term institutional core financing are not funded. Applications must be submitted in writing or digitally before the project begins; deadlines for supervisory board meetings are March 31 (summer session) and September 30 (winter session). After project completion, a proof of use must be submitted. The foundation points out that its seal should be prominently integrated in any publications.
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