The Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung is a large German corporate foundation that uses investment income to support public benefit projects, with especially visible strength in science, education, arts and culture, health, and sport. Its grantmaking is highly programmatic: it backs prestigious research prizes, fellowships, photography and curatorial stipends, youth exchange and school travel programs, and place-based initiatives in Essen and the Ruhr region. Nonprofits and institutions that fit these priorities tend to be universities, museums, schools, cultural organizations, and local civic partners in Germany—particularly those in the Ruhrgebiet or connected to youth development and international exchange.
Structured, program-based giving through recurring calls, fellowships, prizes, and project rounds rather than open-ended unsolicited grants. Awards range from stipend programs and travel support to major research prizes and regional project funding, with deadlines published seasonally on program pages and an online application process for most programs.
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Monitor the foundation’s website and online application portal closely, as many programs are re-opened only once per year or on set cycles and deadlines are announced in the individual calls. Applications are often Germany-specific and program-specific, so tailor proposals tightly to the listed theme, geography, and eligible participant group; for photography, arts, and scholarship programs, contact persons named in the call may be the best first point of inquiry.
Current and upcoming funding from Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Project must not have started yet. Applicants include nonprofit institutions, associations, and public organizations. Projects must align with one of the foundation’s five funding areas and be dedicated to change; cooperative projects by two or more institutions are allowed.
Deadline: Round 1: September 15–December 5, 2025; Round 2: early June–September 18, 2026
Who can apply: Aimed at promising young artists and exhibition venues; the foundation selects three catalog/exhibition projects every two years.
Deadline: Next call expected in spring 2027.
Who can apply: Offen für Fotograf*innen (keine Altersbegrenzung); Ausschreibung regelt Details.
Deadline: Wird voraussichtlich im Sommer 2026 wieder ausgeschrieben.
Who can apply: Bewerbungsbedingungen in der Ausschreibung; Programm alle zwei Jahre.
Deadline: Wird voraussichtlich im Herbst 2026 wieder ausgeschrieben.
Who can apply: Projects that contribute to change in the Ruhr region and demonstrate innovation, quality, impact, and thematic relevance.
Deadline: Second call begins June 2026
Who can apply: Nachwuchskünstler*innen; Ausschreibungen eröffnen die Bewerbungsbedingungen.
Deadline: Wird voraussichtlich im Frühjahr 2027 wieder ausgeschrieben.
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