Funding from the Gladigau Foundation (Environmental Protection and Youth Welfare)
The Gladigau Foundation supports projects in the fields of environmental protection and youth welfare in the Stormarn district and surrounding areas. Applications can be submitted in writing using the prescribed form; the foundation board meets in spring and autumn, the next application deadline is October 23, 2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of projects with an ecological focus in the areas of environmental protection and youth welfare, which are open to all young people and achieve a sustainable impact in Stormarn and the surrounding area.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Operating expenses
- Material costs
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
- Educational Institutions
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Project implementation in Stormarn or immediate vicinity
- Focus on environmental or youth welfare
- Openness to all young people without religious affiliation
- Ecological justification for construction measures
- Presentation of planned own contribution
Documents required for application
- Application form
- Project description
- Cost calculation
- Financing plan
- Proof of own contribution
Evaluation criteria
- Ecological sustainability and planning
- Openness and accessibility for all young people
- Demonstrable own contribution
- Long-term impact of the project
- Detailed breakdown of financing and fees
Description
The Gladigau Foundation supports innovative initiatives in the Stormarn district and surrounding areas through its biennial funding procedure, which combine ecological sustainability and youth work. Private individuals, non-profit organizations, public and educational institutions, as well as companies, can apply for grants for projects accessible to young people and without any denominational exclusion. Eligible costs include personnel expenses, material and supply costs, provided a detailed breakdown of costs and fees is submitted and a verifiable contribution of own resources is demonstrated. Construction measures are only funded if they include an ecological justification and are designed for long-term impact. Applications must be submitted in writing using the official form, which must be accompanied by the project description, cost calculation, financing plan, and proof of own contribution.
The Board of Trustees reviews applications in spring and autumn; the next deadline is 23 October 2026. The evaluation focuses particularly on ecological sustainability, openness to all young people, and the transparency of financing. The aim is to create sustainable impulses for environmental and nature conservation projects and to provide young people with practical opportunities for participation. Interested project sponsors in Schleswig-Holstein can find the required form and further application instructions directly on the Foundation’s website.
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