Funding by the Herbert Funke Foundation
The non-profit foundation supports projects for visually impaired and blind people in the fields of health, science and research, as well as art and culture. Applications can be submitted at any time, at least 4 weeks before the project start date.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of projects for visually impaired and blind people to improve their living conditions and to implement non-profit initiatives in the fields of health, science and research, as well as art and culture.
Non-eligible expenses
- Funding of disabled-accessible passenger cars
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Informal funding application
- Submission of a detailed cost and financing plan
- Project description and schedule
- For project funding: cost estimates and, if applicable, written bank references
- Interim report (e.g., semi-annually) and final report
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Documents required for application
- Project description
- Cost and financing plan
- Schedule
- Cost estimates
- Written bank references (if applicable)
- Interim report
- Final report
- Questionnaire for applicants
- Proof of income
- Ophthalmologist's certificate (not older than 3 months)
Description
The Herbert Funke Foundation supports projects and initiatives nationwide that sustainably improve the lives of visually impaired and blind people. As a non-profit foundation, it has been promoting initiatives since 1996 in the fields of health, science & research, as well as art & culture, targeting private individuals, non-profit organizations, and public institutions. Applications can be submitted continuously; however, they must be received at least four weeks before the project start date. The focus is on innovative concepts and non-profit measures that specifically address the needs of the target group and enhance their participation and quality of life.
Eligible applicants are those who submit an informal application along with a detailed cost and financing plan, project description, and schedule. For project funding, cost estimates and, if applicable, written bank references must also be provided. Visually impaired and blind applicants are additionally requested to submit a questionnaire, proof of income, and a current ophthalmological certificate (not older than three months). During the funding period, semi-annual interim reports as well as a final report are mandatory. Expenses for disability-adapted passenger cars are excluded from funding. With its continuous grant offerings, the Herbert Funke Foundation makes an important contribution to equal opportunities and supports sustainable initiatives that keep the common good in mind.