Funding of the Cologne Merten Foundation

The Cologne Merten Foundation supports innovative, inclusive social projects in the Cologne area as a non-profit organization, with a special focus on family support. The aim of the funding is to sustainably strengthen citizens and their relatives who are disadvantaged due to language, social, or ethnic background, and to enable them to have equal opportunities and social participation. As a grant provider, the foundation values initiative as well as the concrete social benefit of each submitted measure. The funds provided come from donations and the income of the foundation’s assets, thereby ensuring a continuous pool of funding for suitable projects.

Only non-profit organizations based in Cologne whose projects are in the field of family support are eligible for funding. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a well-founded justification of the measure, and proof of non-profit status. Evaluation is based on the criteria of initiative, social benefit, and contribution to equal opportunities. Thanks to ongoing funding opportunities, applications can be submitted at any time without fixed deadlines. Families and initiatives that contribute to improving community cohesion through an inclusive concept and focus on disadvantaged target groups will find a reliable partner in the Cologne Merten Foundation for the implementation of their projects.