Funding by the Sparkassen Foundation Holstein

The Sparkassen Foundation Holstein supports non-profit projects in the municipalities adjacent to Hamburg, Norderstedt, and Lübeck. With a broad funding spectrum that includes education, social affairs, sports, culture, as well as disaster protection, environmental, and nature conservation, the funding is directed at tax-privileged and public-law entities. By providing grants, municipal initiatives are strengthened that engage with education, general and vocational training, artistic activities, and civic engagement. In this context, the support of projects that simultaneously focus on climate protection and energy efficiency is gaining increasing importance in order to address ecological challenges.

In both operational and funding areas, the foundation places emphasis on educational initiatives, youth and elderly care, sports events, and cultural projects. Alongside traditional educational offerings, artistic and cultural activities, as well as measures in disaster protection and consumer and environmental protection, are prioritized. The funding strategy is oriented towards the regional networking of the territorial authorities adjacent to the districts of Stormarn and Ostholstein and supports projects that contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage and the strengthening of social cohesion. Financial support particularly enables the expansion of training and continuing education opportunities, which achieves long-term positive effects for the region.

The continuous provision of funding enables the foundation to consistently support its diverse projects, promoting both new and established initiatives. The grants are intended to help sustainably realize innovative ideas in the fields of education, culture, and social affairs. The allocation of funds is guided by the criteria set forth in the foundation’s statutes, ensuring that funding applications from non-profit organizations and public institutions are successfully implemented. With a committed effort in supporting projects that offer immediate added value to the social and cultural life of the region, the Sparkassen Foundation Holstein demonstrates its firm conviction that solidarity and collective creativity are the keys to a sustainable society.