Grant

Funding of the Werner Vyghen Foundation

Since 2007, the Werner Vyghen Foundation has supported needy and disadvantaged children and adolescents at home and abroad through financial funding of initiatives and its own projects. Project proposals can be submitted at any time.

Children and Youth Social Education Health & Social Development Cooperation

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Simple
Region: Germany (nationwide)

Funding objective

The foundation aims to equip needy and distressed children and adolescents at home and abroad with the necessary skills, a suitable environment, and the material resources to enable them to embark on a future full of opportunities.

Eligible expenses

  • Measures for upbringing and education
  • Establishment and maintenance of children's homes and day care centers
  • Health care and medical care
  • Maintenance of children's villages domestically and abroad

Eligible to apply

  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Companies
  • Individuals
  • Foundations

Funding requirements

  • Project proposal must correspond to the foundation's purpose
  • Support is aimed at needy children and adolescents
  • Individual investments do not exceed the available donation potential or are made in partnership

Documents required for application

  1. Project description
  2. Financing plan
  3. Proof of non-profit status (if applicable)

Evaluation criteria

  • Consistency with the foundation's purpose
  • Sustainable and long-term benefit
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Feasibility

Description

Since 2007, the Werner Vyghen Foundation has been committed nationwide to supporting needy and disadvantaged children and young people both domestically and abroad. As a non-profit organization, it continuously distributes grants to organizations, companies, private individuals, and foundations whose project proposals align with the foundation’s purpose. Supported are measures for upbringing, education, and vocational training, the establishment and maintenance of children’s homes and day care centers, as well as health care and medical assistance in children’s villages. Special attention is given to the sustainable effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the projects, as well as their feasibility and long-term benefits for the target group. Individual investments that exceed the available donation potential are realized in partnership with additional donors.

Project sponsors may submit a detailed project description with a financing plan and proof of non-profit status at any time. The goal is to provide young people with the necessary skills, a stable environment, and material resources to enable a successful start in life. Through voluntary commitment, the Werner Vyghen Foundation ensures that all contributions reach fully where they are needed. Interested initiatives and sponsors receive reliable support through this continuous funding opportunity to open up a future full of opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people.

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