Project Funding of the Winnenden Citizens' Foundation

The project funding of the Bürgerstiftung Winnenden continuously supports non-profit initiatives, associations, educational institutions, interest groups, as well as private individuals with a local connection to Winnenden. Projects are funded that correspond to the foundation’s statutory purpose in the fields of education, social affairs, sports, culture, regional development, as well as environmental and nature conservation. Particular attention is given to voluntary engagement: innovative and sustainable approaches with model character are just as welcome as measures to increase energy efficiency and climate protection. Eligible expenses include material costs, fees, and rents, whereby a detailed financing plan must be submitted together with a meaningful project description. Applications are submitted online or via PDF form, with applicants required to include a declaration on the proper use of funds as well as a signature.

The Bürgerstiftung places great value on transparency and comparability: each application is evaluated based on clear criteria such as alignment with the statutory purpose, voluntary character, degree of innovation, and regional relevance. Continuous submissions are possible as there are no fixed deadlines. Applicants benefit from a streamlined procedure that enables a prompt decision based on completed application forms, bank details, and proof of financing. By supporting almost all non-profit thematic areas – from youth and elderly care to culture & media, as well as agriculture & rural development – the program offers local actors diverse opportunities to strengthen social cohesion in the long term and to realize pioneering model projects in Winnenden.