Funding of Hospice Facilities (Welfare Services) – Dr. Hans and Hildegard Koester Foundation

The Dr. Hans and Hildegard Koester Foundation supports nonprofit hospice institutions nationwide that are dedicated to the care of dying and grieving individuals. Through continuous financial grants, the foundation aids in ensuring high-quality palliative care within the welfare sector. The funding is specifically aimed at social and health-related projects that enable compassionate, professional, and needs-oriented care. In doing so, the Koester Foundation recognizes the commitment of hospice teams as a vital contribution to the quality of life of terminally ill persons and their relatives. Interested organizations benefit from an open-ended application option and straightforward funding procedures that facilitate sustainable project development and implementation.

Only nonprofit organizations recognized as such, which can demonstrate the operation of a hospice institution in accordance with the welfare sector, are eligible for funding. A current certificate of nonprofit status is required for application; additionally, documents regarding the structure, concept, and objectives of the institution must be submitted. Funding applications can be submitted at any time without a fixed deadline, allowing initiatives to be supported flexibly and according to need. The foundation evaluates each project individually with regard to impact, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. Through this targeted support, the Dr. Hans and Hildegard Koester Foundation contributes to enabling hospice institutions to continue fulfilling their important role in palliative care with high professionalism and empathy.