Funding of the Mach mit Foundation (Dietlinde and Bernhard Nicolin Foundation)

The Dietlinde and Bernhard Nicolin Foundation "Join In" is committed nationwide to the musical education of children and young people. Non-profit organizations, schools, daycare centers, music schools, church sponsors, and associations can continuously submit funding applications to realize creative sound projects. The aim of the funding is to strengthen early musical education in preschool age and to enable young people to receive solid training and further education in the musical field. The focus is particularly on projects such as children’s and youth choirs, youth cantorates, youth orchestras, as well as dance and theater groups. The foundation supports not only the acquisition of sheet music and instruments but also funds technical equipment, personnel expenses, and performances.

Expenses eligible for funding include sheet music, instrument procurement, technical equipment, personnel expenses, as well as support for performances. Applicants must demonstrate that the project takes place in the musical field for children and young people and is located at one of the specified venues. Through a straightforward application process without deadline constraints, the foundation offers maximum flexibility for creative concepts and long-term planning. In this way, innovative teaching and learning experiences are promoted that create community experiences and unlock the musical potential of young people. Motivated educational institutions and associations are invited to bring their musical ideas to life with the help of the "Join In" Foundation and thus set sustainable impulses in the cultural and social sector.