Stiftung Berliner Leben supports neighborhood-based projects in Berlin that combine arts and culture, youth and elder services, and sport with community-building and participation. Its giving is especially geared toward strengthening social cohesion in specific quartiers through low-threshold local initiatives, while also backing more substantial multi-year projects and an artist residency program in contemporary and urban art. The foundation stands out for blending social impact with cultural production, particularly in underserved neighborhoods and community-oriented artistic practice.
Mix of small microgrants and larger project funding: microgrants up to €1,000 for local cooperative actions, project grants starting at €10,000 for longer-term initiatives, and an invite-only artist residency with monthly stipends and housing. Applications for the open grant programs follow fixed annual cycles, while the residency and prize are not publicly open to general unsolicited applications.
Grants parsed from this funder's most recently published annual report.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh A.I.R. | Sachkostenbudget 380.658,00 Euro | 2024 | Sachkostenbudget für das Künstlerresidenzprogramm |
| Stadtraum!Plus | Sachkostenbudget 44.992,83 Euro | 2024 | Sachkostenbudget für das Programm |
| Fresh A.I.R. | max. 1.100 Euro pro Monat | 2024 | Stipendien für internationale Kunstschaffende |
| Stadtraum!Plus | jeweils 1.000 Euro | 2024 | Projektideen im Mikrofon d unterstützen |
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| 2024 |
| Kulturelle Bildung und partizipative Projekte |
Fresh A.I.R.
Sachkostenbudget 380.658,00 EuroSachkostenbudget für das Künstlerresidenzprogramm
Stadtraum!Plus
Sachkostenbudget 44.992,83 EuroSachkostenbudget für das Programm
Fresh A.I.R.
max. 1.100 Euro pro MonatStipendien für internationale Kunstschaffende
Stadtraum!Plus
jeweils 1.000 EuroProjektideen im Mikrofon d unterstützen
Urban Nation
keinen Eintritt ist freiKulturelle Bildung und partizipative Projekte
For open programs, check the annual deadlines carefully: microgrants are submitted in April and October for the next half-year, while larger project funding is typically applied for from March to May for the following year. Prioritize proposals tied to specific Berlin quartiers, demonstrate clear neighborhood benefit and cooperation, and align activities with children, youth, seniors, integration, or cultural participation. Fresh A.I.R. and the Lutz-Freitag-Preis appear invite-only, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be accepted.
Current and upcoming funding from Berliner Leben that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Einrichtungen und Akteure, die in den genannten Quartieren tätig sind; Projekte/Aktionen mit Kindern, Jugendlichen und/oder Seniorengruppen.
Deadline: Einreichung jeweils im April und Oktober (für das folgende Halbjahr). Entscheidungen im Juni und Dezember.
Who can apply: Projects must provide medium- to long-term benefit for people in Berlin neighborhoods and align with the foundation's purposes, particularly art and culture, cultural education, youth and elder support, sport, education, integration, and neighborhood development. The foundation develops projects in close, long-term cooperation with strong local partners.
Deadline: The next application period is 1 March to 31 May 2027 for projects starting 1 January 2028.
Who can apply: Cooperation projects must be implemented within the neighborhoods supported by Stadtraum!Plus and involve or benefit local actors and residents. The program particularly supports initiatives for children and young people and projects that strengthen neighborhood quality of life.
Deadline: Applications are accepted twice annually in April and October for the following half-year.
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