Support for Self-Help Groups

The Karl-Heinrich-Linde Foundation supports non-profit associations, interest groups, other clubs, and public institutions in the federal state of Lower Saxony with the aim of promoting the establishment and maintenance of contact and counseling centers for self-help as well as self-help groups. Initiatives by people with epilepsy, individuals with congenital or acquired brain injuries, and their families, who jointly address psychosocial life challenges through mutual support, are funded. The financial grant contributes to enabling regular meetings, counseling services, and networking among participants, as well as intensifying the exchange of experiences to manage the course of illnesses.

Funding applications can be submitted at any time through an established counseling center or institution, allowing for flexible project start dates. A prerequisite for approval is the submission of a completed application form, a meaningful project description, a detailed financing plan, and proof of the applying organization or counseling center. The continuously open funding opportunities aim to keep self-help groups and associated contact points operational in the long term and to sustainably strengthen their commitment in the areas of health, social affairs, and work & social services. The foundation invites interested parties to submit projects that open up new perspectives for those affected and their relatives through solidarity and cooperation.