Grant

Funding by the Sparkassenstiftung Starkenburg

The Sparkassenstiftung Starkenburg supports non-profit organizations in the fields of arts and culture, youth and elderly care, sports, environmental and climate protection, education and upbringing, as well as local heritage preservation in the Hessen region. Applications can be submitted continuously but must be received at least three months before the project start date.

Culture Social Sports Environmental/Nature Protection Climate Action Education

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Complex
Region: Hesse
Funding rate: 50%
Project duration: 36 months
Only for non-profit organizations

Funding objective

The aim of the funding is to support non-profit projects in the fields of arts and culture, youth and elderly care, sports, environmental and climate protection, education, general and vocational training, as well as local heritage and regional studies. Only organizations that can provide proof of non-profit status are eligible for funding. The amount of funding depends on the actual scope of the project and is intended primarily as seed funding to enable the realization of sustainable projects.

Non-eligible expenses

  • Personnel and administrative costs for ongoing business operations
  • Recreational activities of clubs
  • School excursions

Eligible to apply

  • Non-profit Organizations

Funding requirements

  • Proof of non-profit status
  • Submission of the funding application at least three months before the project start
  • Affiliation with one of the funded sectors

Documents required for application

  1. Funding application
  2. Project description
  3. Proof of non-profit status
  4. Statutes
  5. Current register excerpt

Evaluation criteria

  • Compliance with funding criteria
  • Proof of non-profit status
  • Detailed project concept

Description

The Sparkassenstiftung Starkenburg supports exclusively non-profit organizations in Hesse that are engaged in the fields of art and culture, youth and elderly care, sports, environmental/nature conservation, education and upbringing, as well as heritage preservation. The funding measure is designed as a grant, whereby the amount of funding always depends on the actual project scope and serves as seed financing. Funding applications can be submitted continuously, provided they are complete at least three months before the planned project start. The foundation places particular emphasis on a convincing and detailed project concept that clearly demonstrates compliance with the funding guidelines as well as proof of non-profit status. The submission of all required documents such as the funding application, project description, statutes, current register excerpt, and proof of non-profit status is indispensable.

The funding targets various areas of social engagement – from artistic and cultural initiatives to social aid projects and activities in sports and environmental protection. The funding not only serves to realize short-term ideas but aims to initiate sustainable projects that strengthen social cohesion and civic engagement. A funding rate of 50% is granted, while projects have an overall maximum duration of 36 months. This offers non-profit organizations, associations, and institutions the opportunity to implement innovative approaches in the Hesse region and to set positive impulses in the long term.

Through the support of the Sparkassenstiftung Starkenburg, a significant contribution is made to promoting civic engagement and regional identity. The funding combines approaches to strengthening social, cultural, and sports infrastructure, with environmental and climate protection also being a central concern. With a clear focus on transparency and quality in project work, the foundation ensures that every measure meets the requirements and objectives. Organizations that present their ideas in a comprehensive concept thus have the chance to receive financial incentives that additionally promote the development of a vibrant and diverse community. This funding initiative is an attractive instrument to finance local projects in a forward-looking and sustainable manner.

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