Funding by the Heimat Niedersachsen Foundation – Homeland • Culture • Nature

The Heimat Niedersachsen Foundation – Homeland • Culture • Nature supports non-profit organizations, educational institutions, interest groups, as well as public institutions based in Lower Saxony that are dedicated to the protection, preservation, research, and communication of Lower Saxony’s natural and cultural heritage. Ongoing support is provided for measures in environmental and nature conservation, the historic cultural landscape, as well as monument preservation and archaeology. Funded projects range from the maintenance of regional languages such as Low German and Sater Frisian to educational initiatives that provide insights into state and regional history. The foundation’s goal is to preserve the diversity and distinctiveness of the homeland and to empower citizens through engagement in homeland preservation.

Another focus lies on energy efficiency, climate protection, and infrastructure projects that enable sustainable urban and regional development. Application documents can be submitted at any time; a certificate of non-profit status as well as proof of a Lower Saxony location are prerequisites for approval. With its grant program, the foundation supports not only construction and research-related projects but also promotes creative educational projects and participatory actions that strengthen social cohesion and democratic culture in Lower Saxony. Interested non-profit projects are invited to take advantage of the diverse funding opportunities and actively help shape the future of the homeland.