Grant

Social Fund "Citizens Help Citizens" (Citizens' Foundation Winnenden) – Energy Grant

The energy subsidy from the Social Fund is aimed at residents of Winnenden who have fallen into hardship due to rising electricity and heating costs. Requests can be made by email or phone; in individual cases, up to €250 (more in cases of hardship) are granted without bureaucratic hurdles.

Social Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energies

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Simple
Region: Baden-Württemberg
Funding amount: Up to €250 (more in hardship cases)

Funding objective

Support for needy citizens of the city of Winnenden in coping with sharply increased electricity and heating costs.

Eligible expenses

  • Electricity costs
  • Heating costs

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals

Funding requirements

  • Residence in Winnenden
  • Proof of hardship due to increased energy or heating costs

Documents required for application

  1. Written description of income and living situation
  2. Energy or heating cost statement

Evaluation criteria

  • Individual case need
  • Hardship clause

Description

The energy grant from the social fund "Citizens Helping Citizens" of the Bürgerstiftung Winnenden offers straightforward financial relief for private individuals residing in Winnenden who have fallen into hardship due to rapidly rising electricity and heating costs. The focus is on single parents, large families, low-income individuals, single persons, as well as young, elderly, sick, or disabled people. The fund draws its resources primarily from donations and grants individual subsidies of up to €250; higher amounts are considered in cases of hardship. Applications can be submitted year-round and are based on individual needs as well as possible hardship provisions.

Eligible for funding are residents of Winnenden who can provide proof of financial hardship due to sharply increased energy or heating costs. Eligible expenses include electricity costs and heating costs. To apply, a written description of the income and living situation as well as a copy of the current energy or heating bill are required. Inquiries can be easily made by email or phone to enable a swift decision. This support represents valuable immediate assistance and underscores the commitment of the Bürgerstiftung Winnenden to social justice and climate protection within the regional context of Baden-Württemberg.

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