Adalbert-Raps-Stiftung is a German regional foundation that blends social grantmaking with applied food and nutrition research, with a strong emphasis on Oberfranken. It typically supports local nonprofits, community initiatives, education and inclusion projects, and university or practice-linked research in food science, nutrition, and sustainability. The foundation also preserves the legacy of Adalbert Raps through programs tied to spices, food knowledge, and regional identity.
Mostly structured grantmaking through defined programs and competitions, with a mix of rolling review for smaller requests and scheduled review dates for larger social grants. Research funding is typically project-based and reviewed on a rolling basis, while some initiatives are invite-only or foundation-led program awards rather than open annual grants. Grant sizes appear to range from small project awards to larger institutional or research commitments, depending on the program.
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Check the program-specific guidelines carefully: social grants under €2,500 are reviewed continuously, while larger social requests follow listed committee dates; research proposals are rolling and should align tightly with the foundation’s food science and sustainability priorities. For local community grants, emphasize a clear Oberfranken benefit, practical outcomes, and budgets that distinguish project versus institutional costs. Some programs, like the Abitur prize, are invite-only or highly specific, so applicants should confirm eligibility and whether unsolicited applications are accepted.
Current and upcoming funding from Adalbert-Raps-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Social and charitable organizations from Oberfranken may apply. Interest groups/private individuals may also apply if they intend to found a new nonprofit organization or partner with an existing one. Applications must be submitted digitally by email.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted until 31 December 2026.
Who can apply: Projects must be located in or actively affect Oberfranken, be housed in a charitable organization or public body, and serve socially disadvantaged or at-risk target groups.
Deadline: Rolling for requests up to €2,500; for larger applications, meeting-based deadlines apply.
Who can apply: Daycare centers in Oberfranken that see a need for improvement in food service, nutrition education, participation, parent work, or meal design.
Who can apply: Only charitable research institutions according to the foundation's funding guideline; projects must align with the foundation's statutory goals and show clear objectives, methods, innovation, and a transparent budget.
Deadline: Keine festen Termine; Anträge werden nach Eingangsdatum bearbeitet (rolling).
Who can apply: Siehe Ausschreibungstext (Ziel: Projekte, die gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalt stärken).
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