Project Funding by the Reinhard Mohn Foundation (Educational Projects in East Westphalia)

The project funding of the Reinhard Mohn Foundation is aimed at educational institutions, non-profit and public organizations in East Westphalia-Lippe that wish to implement proven educational approaches together with daycares, schools, and municipal partners. With a continuously available grant, concepts are supported that do not replace existing strengths but expand them. Funding is provided for all phases of the educational biography – from early support in daycares to career and study preparation – focusing on measures that emphasize individual support, parental involvement, successful transitions within the education system, and the collaboration of multiprofessional teams. Data-driven planning and the opening of institutional educational spaces to the social environment ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the projects. Regular evaluations guarantee continuous quality development and enable the transfer of best practices to other local contexts.

Interested organizations may submit applications at any time, provided the project location is in East Westphalia-Lippe and close cooperation with daycares, schools, or municipal actors is ensured. The goal is to establish equal opportunities regardless of social background and to realize the economic benefits of successful educational investments. The funding focuses on measures that demonstrably contribute to improving educational quality and optimally develop the potential of children and young people. Municipal partners, educational professionals, and project managers thus have the opportunity to set sustainable impulses for a fair educational landscape locally.