Funding from the Sebastian Cobler Foundation for Civil Rights

The Sebastian Cobler Foundation for Civil Rights continuously offers grants nationwide to support projects dedicated to the protection and strengthening of civil rights. Both non-profit organizations and private individuals may submit funding applications at any time. The program is particularly aimed at initiatives committed to democratic participation, social cohesion, and the right to informational self-determination. Through this offering, the foundation pursues the overarching goal of promoting the limitation of state power and countering unlawful infringements on personal freedoms.

Guided by the republican tradition of Dr. Sebastian Cobler, the foundation primarily supports projects in the fields of engagement for democracy as well as labor and social affairs. Funded are concepts that, for example, implement educational programs on fundamental rights, campaigns for data protection and transparency, or innovative formats for citizen participation. Through the continuous awarding of grants, this funding instrument opens up diverse opportunities for project sponsors and experts to realize sustainable measures for the defense of fundamental rights. Interested applicants receive financial resources upon positive evaluation to plan and implement socially relevant initiatives and contribute to the strengthening of democratic structures.