Funding of the Heilig-Kreuz Foundation Bevern

The Heilig-Kreuz-Stiftung Bevern continuously supports the church work in the Evangelical Lutheran parish of Bevern as well as related social and democratic initiatives in Lower Saxony. As a non-profit grant provider, the foundation exclusively supports legal entities under public law, registered associations, and non-profit organizations. The foundation’s assets are sustainably secured and continuously developed through various activities, historically including the sale of Berliners by confirmands and benefit markets. Thanks to the matching commitment of the church district for earmarked endowments, the foundation offers long-term planning security for projects that strengthen social cohesion and promote local groups in parish work. Funding applications can be submitted at any time, enabling both short-term and ongoing initiatives to be realized.

Particularly supported are measures that enliven community life in the village, strengthen voluntary engagement, and enable social participation. Eligible applicants are church working groups, parish groups, and initiatives that contribute in the fields of work & social affairs as well as democratic participation. The foundation aims to secure spiritual offerings while simultaneously initiating projects that foster encounters and make social responsibility locally tangible. Due to the open deadline structure, both one-time events such as festivals or markets and continuous educational and dialogue formats can be easily planned. With this support, the foundation makes a valuable contribution to securing pastoral structures and strengthening civil society engagement in the region.