Böge-Stiftung is a Hamburg-focused community foundation that funds practical, local projects that strengthen social cohesion, participation, and opportunity across the city. Its grantmaking clearly prioritizes migrant and refugee support, democracy and civic education, children and youth development, disability inclusion, older adults’ participation, and environmental education. The foundation tends to back hands-on, community-based initiatives and collaborative offerings that create encounter, empowerment, and easier access to civic life.
Focus Areas
Migrant-Led Community EngagementRefugee and Ukraine Support ServicesDemocracy Education and Anti-Polarization WorkChildren and Youth Participation ProgramsDisability Inclusion and AccessibilityOlder Adults’ Social ParticipationEnvironmental Education and Nature Conservation
Giving Approach
Offers themed, place-based grants in Hamburg through named funds and community funds; support appears to be project-oriented and relatively small-to-midsize, with a strong preference for local nonprofits, initiatives, and associations. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals for at least some programs, suggesting an invitation-led or relationship-based approach tied to specific funding lines.
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How to approach this funder
Target the specific thematic fund that matches your work and demonstrate clear benefit for Hamburg residents, especially where your project creates participation, inclusion, or intergroup encounter. Be prepared for a relationship-based process rather than open calls in every program—some funds explicitly do not accept unsolicited proposals—so check current program pages and contact points before applying.
Notable grantees:
• Bard-Café – Ukrainisches Musikcafé
• TUSCH (Theater und Schule Hamburg)
• Zirkus Abrax Kadabrax
• Senioren helfen Senioren
• R'OLL ON Rikscha-Service
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Böge-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Fonds des Jugendumweltrats
Klima- und UmweltschutzJugendengagementNachhaltigkeit
Who can apply: Der Jugendumweltrat ermöglicht jungen Menschen im Alter zwischen 14 und 25 Jahren, den Klima- und Umweltschutz in Hamburg aktiv mitzugestalten; gefördert werden Projekte, die von jungen Menschen selbst initiiert und durchgeführt werden.
Deadline: Anträge aktuell möglich; keine feste Frist genannt.
natureenvironmental protectionsustainability education+1 more
Who can apply: Projects for people of all ages that fit the themes of nature experience, sustainability education, and nature/environmental protection.
Demokratiegesellschaftlicher Zusammenhaltpolitische Bildung+3 more
Who can apply: Fördert Vereine, Initiativen und kleine Organisationen, die Demokratie erklären, Solidarität, Respekt und Gewaltfreiheit vermitteln, besonders Zielgruppen ansprechen, die von antidemokratischer Propaganda betroffen sind, und Medienkompetenz sowie digitale Sichtbarkeit der pro-demokratischen Zivilgesellschaft stärken.
Deadline: Anträge aktuell möglich; keine feste Frist genannt.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.