Grant

Submit project idea (ZukunftSpenden Foundation)

Organizations can submit a project idea at any time via an online form. Upon positive feedback, an invitation to submit a complete application for project funding will follow.

Climate Action Environmental/Nature Protection Education for Sustainable Development Development Cooperation Children and Youth

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Simple
Region: Germany (nationwide), Saxony
Only for non-profit organizations

Funding objective

Submission of project ideas in the fields of environmental and nature conservation, environmental education, children and youth education, as well as development cooperation, with the aim of sustainably promoting innovative and sustainable projects.

Eligible to apply

  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Interest Groups and Other Associations
  • Public Institutions
  • Educational Institutions

Funding requirements

  • Located in Germany
  • Familiarity with the funding guidelines
  • Submission of a project idea via the online form

Documents required for application

  1. Title and brief description of the project idea
  2. Specification of project duration and funding amount
  3. Information on name, legal form, and contact details of the organization
  4. Consent declaration for data processing

Evaluation criteria

  • Alignment with the foundation's funding objectives
  • Sustainability aspects
  • Focus on environmental education and support for children and youth

Description

The ZukunftSpenden Foundation supports nationwide, especially in Saxony, non-profit initiatives, associations, educational institutions, interest groups, and public bodies that aim to advance innovative project ideas in the fields of climate and environmental protection, nature conservation, education for sustainable development, children and youth education, as well as development cooperation. Eligible for funding are exclusively organizations based in Germany that are familiar with the Foundation’s funding guidelines and submit a project idea via the online form. Submissions are possible at any time. After a positive initial review, the Foundation invites applicants to submit a full application. Financial support in the form of a grant can be requested to implement sustainable initiatives aimed at conserving natural resources, promoting environmental education, and strengthening rural development processes.

The evaluation of project ideas is based on their alignment with ZukunftSpenden’s objectives, consideration of sustainability aspects, and focus on environmental education as well as children and youth promotion. Applications must include a concise title and a brief description of the idea, information on duration and requested funding amount, details on the name, legal form, and location of the organization, as well as a consent declaration for data processing. The goal is to support pioneering, ecologically and socially impactful projects that contribute in the long term to climate protection, energy efficiency, and social justice. Through this program, the Foundation is committed to creating green future prospects and imparting young people with the skills to act for the preservation of our habitats.

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