Funding (Project Funding) of the Werner Richard – Dr. Carl Dörken Foundation
The Werner Richard – Dr. Carl Dörken Foundation continuously supports projects related to Westphalia in the fields of culture (especially music, music education, visual arts), monument preservation, science/research, education/upbringing, youth sports, international understanding, youth and elderly care, as well as social affairs. Informal applications by email or post are possible.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of projects in accordance with the foundation’s purposes – culture (particularly music, music education, visual arts), monument preservation, science/research, education/upbringing, sports primarily for young people, international understanding, as well as youth and elderly welfare and social services – with a mandatory connection to Westphalia.
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Project corresponds to one of the foundation's purposes
- Project is related to Westphalia
- Applicant is a non-profit association or institution (exceptions: classical scholarship, catalog funding for artists)
Documents required for application
- Cover letter (project description, one page)
- Statement of financial requirements and planned income
- Contact details (address, email, phone)
- Bank account details of an association or institution
Evaluation criteria
- Compliance with the foundation's objectives
- Project's relevance to Westphalia
- Proof of financial need and funding gap
Description
The project funding of the Werner Richard – Dr. Carl Dörken Foundation is aimed at non-profit associations and institutions from North Rhine-Westphalia that wish to implement initiatives in the fields of culture, music, visual arts, monument preservation, science/research, education/upbringing, youth sports, international understanding, youth and elderly care, as well as social affairs. A mandatory connection to Westphalia is a prerequisite, as is the legal non-profit status of the applicant. Informal applications can be submitted at any time by e-mail or post; the board decides on the awarding of grants in monthly meetings, with the advisory board or expert committees (two to three times a year) involved in cases of increased demand. Key evaluation criteria include conformity with the foundation’s purposes, regional relevance, and proof of a concrete financial need and funding gap.
The following documents are required for the application: a one-page project description in the cover letter, a detailed cost breakdown with planned income, contact details (address, e-mail, telephone), as well as the bank details of the non-profit sponsoring association or institution. Exceptions apply exclusively to performance scholarships in the classical music sector and catalog funding for artists. Through this flexible, ongoing funding structure, the foundation supports cultural and social cohesion in Westphalia and strengthens innovative projects that sustainably enrich the regional community.
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