Project Funding by Lotto Saxony-Anhalt
The project funding from Lotto Sachsen-Anhalt supports non-profit projects in the areas of social affairs, culture, sports, environment, and church monument preservation in Saxony-Anhalt. Applications can be submitted continuously via an online portal.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Grants from lottery funding are awarded for social, cultural, and other eligible purposes. A prerequisite is the non-profit status of the applicants, demonstrated, for example, by a tax exemption notice from the tax office, as well as a clear connection to Saxony-Anhalt. Additional criteria include supra-regional relevance, model character or a special state interest, and an own contribution of at least 15% of the total costs.
Non-eligible expenses
- Foreign travel
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Non-profit status (exemption notice)
- Project relevance to Saxony-Anhalt
- Own funds share of at least 15% of the total costs
- Minimum application amount of €2,500
Documents required for application
- Exemption certificate
- Declaration of commitment
- Financing plan
- Technical statement
Evaluation criteria
- Supra-regional relevance of the project
- Model character or state interest
- Proportion of own funds
Description
The project funding from Lotto Sachsen-Anhalt offers non-profit organizations in Saxony-Anhalt an excellent opportunity to obtain financial support for diverse projects in the social, cultural, sports, environmental and climate protection sectors, as well as for church monument preservation. The initiative promotes projects with a clearly identifiable regional connection and supports initiatives that are evaluated based on criteria such as supra-regional relevance, model character, or special state interest. A key requirement is proven non-profit status, for example through a tax exemption certificate, and an equity share of at least 15% of the total costs. Furthermore, applications must meet a minimum request amount of €2,500, while the maximum funding amount can be up to €75,000, with the grant covering up to 50% of the total costs.
The funding program is aimed at organizations wishing to implement sustainable and innovative projects in the areas of social affairs, environmental/nature conservation, climate protection, construction and monument preservation, as well as labor & social issues. Applications are submitted continuously via an online portal, which simplifies the process through digital applications. Required documents include, among others, a tax exemption certificate, a financing plan, a professional statement, and a declaration of commitment. Projects that can also be assigned to the fields of culture, media and music, or sports explicitly exclude foreign travel as eligible expenses. This ensures that the financial resources directly benefit regional and sustainable development.
The funding advisory service places particular emphasis on transparent evaluation of the projects. Applicant organizations belonging to a leading organization at the state level may initially submit an informal application supported by a professional statement. This participatory approach fosters close cooperation between the organizations and decision-makers. Through the continuous awarding of grants, it is ensured that innovative and regionally significant projects receive ongoing support. Overall, the program stands out for its targeted funding, which sustainably supports the strengthening of social cohesion as well as infrastructural, cultural, and ecological development in Saxony-Anhalt.