Funding in the Field of Education (Vector Foundation) – Inquiries Outside the Programs
Ongoing inquiries in the education funding sector of the Vector Foundation for non-profit institutions in Baden-Württemberg; project managers are available as contacts. FAQ on application submission available.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Strengthening STEM education at secondary schools and universities in Baden-Württemberg through the promotion of practice-oriented teaching and learning projects as well as support for teachers and students.
Eligible expenses
- Material costs
- Personnel costs
- Administrative costs
- Overhead costs
- Travel expenses
Non-eligible expenses
- Topics outside the priorities and regions
- Individual assistance for private persons
- Permanent measures
- Projects abroad
- Construction projects
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Recognition of non-profit status by the tax office
- Location in Baden-Württemberg
- Topics in the field of STEM education and improvement of educational opportunities
Documents required for application
- Certificate of Non-Profit Status
- Project Description including Problem Statement, Target Group, Measures, and Impact Objectives
- Financial Plan
- Context Analysis
Evaluation criteria
- Context analysis to avoid double funding
- Clarity and relevance of the target group
- Comprehensibility of measures and impact objectives
Description
The Vector Foundation offers a permanent funding opportunity in the field of education for non-profit organizations and public-law entities in Baden-Württemberg. The grant program aims to support practical teaching and learning projects in the STEM subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology) at secondary schools and universities. The goal is to strengthen science and technology education through qualified teachers and student teachers, as well as to promote educational opportunities for children and young people facing challenging starting conditions. Inquiries can be made at any time; experienced project managers in the field of education are available as contacts, and a comprehensive FAQ on the application process facilitates access to the funding procedure.
Projects with a duration of up to 36 months are eligible for funding. Applicants may request grants for material costs, personnel costs, administrative costs, overhead, and travel expenses. Projects outside the STEM focus areas or Baden-Württemberg, individual aid for private persons, permanent measures, construction projects, and international projects are not supported. Key evaluation criteria include a well-founded contextual analysis to avoid double funding, a clearly defined target group, and comprehensible impact objectives. Prerequisites for an application are the certificate of non-profit status, a detailed project description including the problem statement and action plan, a financial plan, and the contextual analysis. The Vector Foundation funds without an upper limit and encourages cooperation with other funding providers. With this offering, it is committed to sustainable and equitable STEM education in Baden-Württemberg.
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