Grant

Learning in Langenhorn

Local funding line of the Joachim Herz Foundation for projects on sustainability and education for sustainable development in the Hamburg-Langenhorn district. Project funding up to €5,000 possible, ongoing application submission.

Education Environmental/Nature Protection Children and Youth

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Hamburg
Funding amount: Up to €5,000 per project
Project duration: 36 months
Only for non-profit organizations

Funding objective

With the local funding program "Learning in Langenhorn," the Joachim Herz Foundation supports projects in the context of sustainability and education for sustainable development in the Hamburg-Langenhorn district. The goal is to actively involve children and young people in sustainability processes and to encourage them to develop independent ideas and solutions.

Eligible expenses

  • Project-related material costs
  • Material costs
  • Personnel expenses in the project context

Non-eligible expenses

  • Equipment in the field of building services engineering (e.g. photovoltaic systems)
  • Construction projects
  • Initial furnishing of premises (e.g. furniture)
  • Scholarships for individuals
  • Projects with (party-)political or artistic objectives

Eligible to apply

  • Public Institutions
  • Non-profit Organizations

Funding requirements

  • Project start in the current or following calendar year
  • Headquarters in Germany
  • Proof of non-profit status (exemption notice or equivalent)

Documents required for application

  1. Fully completed application form
  2. Project outline of no more than three pages
  3. Financing plan
  4. Proof of non-profit status

Evaluation criteria

  • Initiative of the project participants
  • Quality of content and planning
  • Clear content-related and financial planning
  • Reliability and experience of the applicant
  • Efficient use of funds
  • Creativity

Description

The local funding line “Learning in Langenhorn” of the Joachim Herz Foundation is specifically aimed at projects in the Hamburg-Langenhorn district that actively involve children and young people in sustainability processes and enable age-appropriate education for sustainable development. Public institutions as well as non-profit organizations and social enterprises can apply for a one-time grant of up to €5,000 for initiatives in the areas of environmental and nature conservation, energy efficiency, education, as well as vocational training and further education. Within the maximum project duration of three years, targeted funding is provided for material and equipment costs as well as personnel expenses to support innovative approaches to local participation and to reward personal initiative. Selection is based on clear content-related and financial planning, the quality of the project concept, and the efficient use of funds.

Eligible applicants are legal entities under public law, such as public schools, as well as non-profit associations, initiatives, and educational institutions based in Germany. A prerequisite is a project start in the current or following calendar year and proof of non-profit status. Applicants must submit a fully completed application form, a project outline (maximum three pages), and a detailed financing plan. Continuous application submission allows for flexible project planning without fixed deadlines. Creativity and reliability of the applicants are considered in the award decision, as is proven experience in the education and environmental sectors. Through the uncomplicated and standardized application process, “Learning in Langenhorn” offers an attractive opportunity to sustainably strengthen local sustainability initiatives and motivate young people to act with personal responsibility.

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