Funding of the Josef and Hilde Wilberz Foundation

The Josef and Hilde Wilberz Foundation offers ongoing support in North Rhine-Westphalia to assist individuals in need and additionally funds projects in the areas of sports, animal welfare, education, energy efficiency & climate protection, as well as culture & media. The foundation, whose commitment is based on the lived social responsibility of Josef and Hilde Wilberz, awards grants to non-profit organizations, private individuals, and educational institutions in the Mönchengladbach area and its surroundings. This enables, on the one hand, the promotion of special sporting activities and, on the other hand, strengthens animal welfare by supporting, for example, care in animal shelters. Furthermore, scholarships and training allowances are awarded to talented pupils and students, thereby creating forward-looking prospects in vocational and academic education.

At the core of the foundation's mission is the sustainable improvement of the social living environment, primarily in the Mönchengladbach region. Through the promotion of physical activities and sporting events, the foundation contributes to the physical fitness of the population. At the same time, it places a significant focus on initiating projects that serve animal welfare and supports measures for the care and keeping of animals in shelters. The commitment also extends to the educational sector by implementing targeted measures for educational and vocational training projects. This offers a wide target group diverse funding opportunities that strengthen social cohesion and expand individual competencies.

The funding encompasses a variety of grants and is aimed at both established and innovative projects implemented in the Mönchengladbach area. With the help of financial contributions, the foundation supports initiatives that improve quality of life and promote social cohesion. Projects in the fields of culture and media, sports, and education benefit from the funding, which helps to set new impulses and achieve sustainable impacts. Interested organizations and grant applicants can find further information in the foundation’s detailed funding profile, which explains the focus areas and requirements for grant allocation. In this way, a contribution is made to strengthening the regional community that addresses current challenges and opens up future opportunities.