Funding by the Wolfgang Suwelack Foundation (Project Funding/Scholarships/Grants)

The Wolfgang Suwelack Foundation provides grants nationwide for projects, scholarships, and initiatives that focus on sustainable commemorative culture, remembrance work, as well as peace and human rights education for children and youth. Funding is granted to initiatives with an institutional basis – such as schools, associations, action alliances, or youth groups – as well as to individuals who can demonstrate a viable concept. The focus is on historical educational projects related to the examination of the Nazi era, Jewish history, and democratic culture, complemented by research and media projects. The foundation supports not only school and civic initiatives but also awards scholarships to students and subsidizes academic work to promote reflection on the past, tolerance, and social cohesion. The open criteria emphasize alignment with the foundation’s purpose, the quality of the project design, as well as aspects of sustainability, documentation, and self-contribution.

Applications can be submitted informally at any time by letter or email; decisions are made semi-annually in June and December. Required are a project concept with objectives, timeline, and target group definition, a cost and financing plan including proof of own and third-party funds, as well as information on sustainability and documentation of results. The foundation also expects bank details for payment and institutional sponsorship. Evaluation is based on eligibility for funding, financial feasibility, and long-term impact. Upon completion of the project, a brief report with supporting copies must be submitted; publications and media coverage ensure broad public visibility. This framework is aimed at all those committed to forward-looking remembrance education, the promotion of democracy, and intercultural dialogue.