Project Funding of the Youth Foundation of the Diocese of Essen

The Youth Foundation of the Diocese of Essen supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, interest groups, and associations in North Rhine-Westphalia with its ongoing project funding to implement projects in youth work, youth education, and youth welfare. Special emphasis is placed on initiatives within the Catholic environment, such as youth churches, student exchanges, or prevention programs in schools. Focus areas, in addition to traditional educational offerings, include digitization measures, scientific equipment, as well as social and work-oriented projects. The goal is to sustainably accompany children and young people in their development, promote talents, and strengthen innovative approaches. Financial support is provided in the form of grants that ensure long-term impact within the Archdiocese.

Applications can be submitted informally at any time, for example by email or post. A prerequisite is that the project is anchored within the territory of the Diocese of Essen and has a Catholic reference. Personnel costs, applications from individuals, and projects outside this territory are excluded from funding. The application should include a meaningful project concept, a detailed financing plan, the bank details, as well as information about the responsible contact person. This straightforward procedure offers a wide range of sponsors the opportunity to support young people in their living environment and to realize future-oriented projects.