Grant

Project Funding by the Westenholz Community Foundation

Project funding by the Bürgerstiftung Westenholz: Anyone can propose innovative, voluntary, and intergenerational projects. Ongoing applications accepted.

Culture Environmental/Nature Protection Education Sports Health & Social Social Children and Youth Social Cohesion/Democracy

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Simple
Region: North Rhine-Westphalia

Funding objective

Support for suitable third-party projects that promote the further development of the Westenholz community and meet at least three of the defined criteria (e.g., innovative approach, volunteer involvement, expansion of civil society).

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals
  • Interest Groups and Other Associations
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Companies
  • Foundations
  • Public Institutions
  • Founders

Funding requirements

  • Project proposal must meet at least three of the specified criteria
  • Submission via the official form of the Bürgerstiftung Westenholz
  • Confirmation of the completeness and accuracy of the information provided

Documents required for application

  1. Completed funding application
  2. Project description
  3. Requested funding amount
  4. Bank details

Evaluation criteria

  • Innovative approach
  • High voluntary involvement
  • Promotion of self-help and initiative
  • Expansion of civil society
  • Bridging the generations
  • Social benefit

Description

The Bürgerstiftung Westenholz supports voluntary and intergenerational initiatives from North Rhine-Westphalia that strengthen the common good locally. Private individuals, associations, non-profit organizations, companies, and start-ups can submit applications on an ongoing basis to receive financial grants for projects in the fields of culture, environmental and nature conservation, education, sports, health, social affairs, or energy efficiency. The goal is the sustainable development of the Delbrück-Westenholz community through creative initiatives that actively involve citizens and promote social cohesion.

Projects are funded that fulfill at least three of the following criteria: innovative approach, high volunteer involvement, strengthening of self-help and personal initiative, expansion of civil society structures, intergenerational bridges, as well as tangible social benefit. To apply, a completed funding form, a concise project description, the requested funding amount, and bank details must be submitted. This support enables local actors to realize common-good-oriented ideas and sustainably anchor engagement on site.

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