Children and Youth Award 2026 of the Children and Youth Foundation (within the Dortmund Foundation)
Award of the Children and Youth Foundation Consul General Manfred O. Schröder and Helga Schröder for Dortmund children and young people (5th grade up to 21 years) who volunteer with their own projects for the common good. Endowed with a total of €4,000; applications by email until 09.09.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of the initiative and responsibility of children and young people in Dortmund in implementing their own projects for the benefit of the community in Dortmund.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Age between 5th grade and 21 years
- Voluntary commitment
- Projects must serve the public good in Dortmund
Documents required for application
- Data sheet for individual or group
- Letter of motivation
- Project description
- Additional documents (e.g., press reports, flyers)
Evaluation criteria
- Fulfillment of the foundation's purpose
- Personal commitment
- Innovative and exemplary character
- Sustainability
- Broad impact
Description
The “Children and Youth Award 2026” of the Children and Youth Foundation General Consul Manfred O. Schröder and Helga Schröder honors committed Dortmund residents from 5th grade up to 21 years of age who strengthen the common good in their city through their own volunteer-led projects. A total prize fund of €4,000 is available, which must be used for the projects: 1st prize €2,000, 2nd prize €1,200, and 3rd prize €800, with additional special awards possible. An expert jury evaluates all submissions based on fulfillment of the foundation’s purpose, personal commitment, innovative and exemplary character, sustainability, and the broad impact of the projects. Application materials include a data sheet for individuals or groups, a letter of motivation, a detailed project description, and optional supplementary materials such as press reports or flyers.
Eligible to participate are all Dortmund residents between 5th grade and 21 years of age who volunteer their time and effort without compensation in the fields of education, environmental, nature or climate protection, culture, music, sports, work & social affairs, energy efficiency & climate protection, or other societal areas. The foundation aims to promote initiative and responsible action among young people in realizing their own ideas for democracy, cohesion, and sustainable development. Applications must be submitted by email by 09.09.2026. This award encourages the advancement of projects that benefit the Dortmund community in the long term and sends a strong signal about the importance of youth participation and creativity in the region.
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