Project Funding by the Ostfalen Citizens' Foundation
The Bürgerstiftung Ostfalen supports charitable projects by associations, institutions, and initiatives in the Elm-Lappwald funding area, with a current focus on education. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal is the positive development of the Elm-Lappwald region through the improvement of living conditions, strengthening of social cohesion, and promotion of cross-generational civic engagement.
Non-eligible expenses
- permanent employment relationships
- projects with commercial orientation
- construction and renovation projects
- fundraising activities
- individuals (exceptions possible)
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Eligible to apply
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Non-profit status in accordance with the Fiscal Code
- Project objectives must be compatible with the statutory purposes of the Bürgerstiftung Ostfalen
- Project implementation within the Elm-Lappwald funding area
Documents required for application
- fully completed application form
- brief project description
- detailed project description
- applicant's self-presentation
- applicant's statutes
- current tax exemption certificate
- cooperation agreements
- approval/rejection notices from other funders
- detailed cost and financing plan
- schedule
Evaluation criteria
- high proportion of voluntary work
- model and exemplary character
- sustainability
- leadership by local staff
- innovative approach
- help for self-help
Description
The project funding of the Bürgerstiftung Ostfalen is aimed at non-profit associations, educational institutions, and other organizations based in the Elm-Lappwald funding area (districts of Helmstedt, Börde, and Wolfenbüttel). Projects from the fields of education, culture, children and youth, sports, environmental and nature conservation, disaster protection, vocational training and further education, infrastructure, urban development, labor, social affairs, as well as energy efficiency and climate protection are supported. The current funding focus is on educational measures such as successful school completion, transition into professional life, and cultural participation. Criteria for a positive decision include, among others, a high proportion of voluntary work, model and exemplary character, sustainability, leadership by local staff, an innovative approach, and promotion of self-help. Permanently established employment relationships, commercially oriented projects, construction and renovation projects, fundraising activities, as well as projects outside the funding area are excluded.
Applications can be submitted at any time; for the board meeting on January 21, 2026, documents must be received by January 13, 2026, at the latest. Required documents include the fully completed and signed application form, a brief description, detailed project description, self-presentation of the applicant, statutes, current tax exemption certificate, cooperation agreements, approval or rejection notices from other funders, as well as a detailed cost and financing plan with a timeline. After positive approval, payment is made upon submission of a legally binding declaration on the earmarked use of funds. A final proof of use with a report and, if applicable, photos is a prerequisite for the definitive verification of funding success.
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