Project Funding of the Citizens' Foundation Steglitz-Zehlendorf

The project funding of the Bürgerstiftung Steglitz-Zehlendorf has been supporting non-profit initiatives and measures in the Berlin district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf for years. Projects are funded in the areas of research & innovation, arts & culture, education & upbringing, children & youth, youth welfare, elderly care, social affairs, sports, environmental/nature conservation, vocational training & further education, as well as energy efficiency & climate protection. Applicants can be associations, foundations, educational institutions, interest groups, and public institutions. A prerequisite for successful funding is non-profit status, a purpose-appropriate focus within the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district, and alignment with the foundation’s objectives. Projects are continuously evaluated based on their conformity with the foundation’s purpose, their local sustainability, their conceptual scope, and the expected impacts. Submission requires a meaningful project description, a detailed financing plan, and proof of non-profit status.

Applications can be submitted at any time; there is no deadline regulation. The requested grants enable local actors to flexibly put their ideas into practice—whether it is equipping a school club with musical instruments, organizing an intercultural workshop for youth, or renaturalizing a public green space. The inclusive awarding process ensures that diverse target groups, from children and youth to seniors, benefit. The Bürgerstiftung Steglitz-Zehlendorf sees itself not only as a financier but also as a network partner that creates long-term impact, strengthens civic engagement, and sustainably enriches the quality of life in the district.