Funding of the Kloster Zella Foundation

The Kloster Zella Foundation in Thuringia continuously provides grants to non-profit organizations, public institutions, and educational establishments dedicated to the preservation and tradition-conscious use of the historic Kloster Zella monastery complex. Funding supports comprehensive measures for the repair and maintenance of the buildings, conceptual developments in infrastructure and urban planning, as well as barrier-free adaptations that ensure long-term preservation. Furthermore, the foundation supports projects with a social or Christian-diaconal focus that make a sustainable contribution to revitalizing the monastery and integrating the site into a modern diaconal context. Initiatives for the documentation, research, and communication of the extensive monastic history are also financially supported to make the cultural-historical significance of the complex publicly accessible.

Eligible applicants include, in particular, church and diaconal initiatives, research institutions, and civil society actors engaged in the funding areas of building and monument preservation, culture & media, education, research & innovation, as well as vocational training and further education. Funding is allocated flexibly and can be applied for at any time, ensuring timely planning and implementation of projects. The foundation's goal is to preserve the region's cultural heritage, promote innovative usage concepts, and strengthen the Kloster Zella complex as a vibrant place for education, culture, and diaconal engagement. Interested organizations receive a reliable foundation through this funding initiative for the realization of demanding monument preservation and social-diaconal projects.