Funding by the Volksbank BRAWO Foundation (Project Funding)

Since its founding in 2005, the Volksbank BRAWO Foundation has supported non-profit initiatives aimed at promoting children and youth within the business area of Volksbank BRAWO eG – particularly in the regions of Braunschweig, Gifhorn, Peine, Salzgitter, and Wolfsburg. With an endowment currently amounting to 30 million euros, projects are funded in the fields of education and upbringing, arts and culture, international understanding, youth and elderly care, welfare services, local heritage preservation, environmental/nature conservation, sports, science, as well as charitable purposes. The foundation places great emphasis on the solidity and quality of the measures as well as visible impacts for the local population and institutions. Funding decisions are made on an ongoing basis, with processing times – depending on the volume of incoming applications – of up to six months.

Eligible for funding are non-profit organizations, private individuals, and public institutions with a residence or business location within the funding area. Applications may be submitted in writing at any time; the corresponding form is available as a fillable PDF. Grants are provided as non-repayable subsidies ranging from €1,000 to €500,000 and may cover personnel costs, material expenses, travel costs, as well as expenses for public relations. Evaluation criteria include the regional relevance, the financial security of the overall project, the quality of implementation, and the expected effects for children and youth in the region. A complete application submission must include a project description, a cost and financing plan, a current tax exemption certificate, and a brief intake form.