Project Funding by the Hermann Reemtsma Foundation
The Hermann Reemtsma Foundation supports nonprofit and charitable institutions in Northern and Eastern Germany (occasionally Poland and England) with project funding in the areas of culture (monument preservation, restoration, cultural heritage, museum acquisitions) and social issues (early childhood, rural areas, empowerment of women, homeless assistance, hospice work). Applications can be submitted informally in writing at any time; deadlines for awards are March 1 for decisions in May and September 1 for decisions in November.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for cultural and social projects of third parties through aid for self-help, preservation of public monuments and cultural assets, as well as strengthening community spirit, entrepreneurial thinking, and personal initiative
Non-eligible expenses
- Private individuals
- Events
- Scholarships
- Further training
- Travel
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Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Foundations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Informal written application by post or email
- Non-profit status as a public law corporation
- Project in the funding areas of culture or social affairs
- Own contribution and initiative of the applicants
Documents required for application
- Cover letter with project title and requested amount
- Brief project description
- Cost estimate or quotes and expert opinions (Culture)
- Information on target groups and outcomes (Social)
- Cost and financing plan
- Schedule and action plan
- Max. 3 photos as visual material
- Information about the applying institution and responsible persons
- Copy of the current tax exemption certificate
Evaluation criteria
- Relevance to the funding area
- Meaningful and complete application
- Initiative and own contribution
Description
The project funding of the Hermann Reemtsma Foundation is aimed at non-profit and charitable public law entities in Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, and Thuringia. Grants support cultural initiatives such as monument preservation, restoration, cultural heritage conservation, and museum acquisitions, as well as social initiatives in early childhood, rural areas, women’s empowerment, homelessness assistance, and hospice care. The goal is to preserve public monuments and cultural assets, promote self-help, and strengthen community spirit, entrepreneurial thinking, and initiative among applicants. Depending on the project, funding amounts ranging from a few thousand up to one million euros may be granted. Cooperation with other third-party funders is expressly encouraged.
Eligible for funding are associations, foundations, independent welfare organizations, municipal sponsors, and recognized religious communities. An informal written application—by post or as a PDF via email—must include a project description, cost and financing plan, timeline and action plan, cost estimates or quotes or expert reports (for cultural projects), as well as information on target groups and outcomes (for social projects). Additionally, a cover letter stating the requested amount, up to three photographs, information about the institution, and a copy of the current tax exemption certificate must be submitted. Selection takes place semi-annually: applications received by March 1 are decided in May, those received by September 1 in November by the foundation’s board. Excluded are ongoing funding, grants for general administrative budgets, training, travel, events, scholarships, printing costs, and furniture. Applicants who demonstrate strong commitment and a clear own contribution increase their chances of receiving funding.
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