Bürgerstiftung der Volksbank RheinAhrEifel eG is a regional community foundation that channels the bank’s local engagement into projects across the Rhein, Ahr, Eifel and Mosel area. It primarily supports clubs, schools, church-based initiatives, and other nonprofit efforts that strengthen community life, with a clear preference for projects tied to regional development, volunteerism, sports, and civic participation. It also acts as a support and administration platform for donor-advised foundations and foundation funds, making it more of a regional ecosystem builder than a one-off grantmaker.
Mostly regional, mission-aligned support through competitions and targeted foundation funding, with small-to-moderate awards ranging from a few hundred euros up to about €20,000. Some programs are competitive and annual (e.g., prizes and recognition contests), while core foundation support appears invite-only and relationship-based rather than through an open application portal.
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Track the annual deadlines for competition-based programs like Zukunftspreis Heimat and Sterne des Sports, since application windows are fixed and recurring. For the core Bürgerstiftung funding, expect an invite-only or relationship-driven process; nonprofit applicants should build contact with the foundation and clearly show local benefit, volunteer involvement, and alignment with regional quality-of-life goals.
Current and upcoming funding from Bürgerstiftung der Volksbank RheinAhrEifel eG that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects must serve charitable purposes within the bank’s business area and fit the foundation’s statutory goals. Funding is typically for projects, with support also possible via donations or funds raised for foundation purposes.
Who can apply: Projects must serve the public benefit of the citizens of the municipality of Kempenich and comply with the foundation purpose and German charitable law. The foundation decides on funding through its foundation board.
Who can apply: Teilnahmeberechtigt: Sportvereine, die unter dem Dach des DOSB organisiert sind und im Geschäftsgebiet der VR Bank RheinAhrEifel eG liegen.
Deadline: Bewerbungsphase startet üblicherweise jährlich (z. B. ab 01.04.2026). Konkrete regionale Abgabefrist nicht auf der Seite spezifiziert.
Who can apply: Applicants should be based in the bank’s business area and submit ideas or projects that strengthen the region. Eligible entrants include citizens, companies, municipalities, local communities, associations, churches, and other social organizations. Projects can be new or existing if they have special significance and sustainable impact; projects submitted in prior years are generally excluded unless substantially developed further.
Deadline: Application window: 1 June 2026 to 30 November 2026 for Zukunftspreis Heimat 2027. The 2026 round is closed.
Who can apply: Sitz/Projekt innerhalb des Geschäftsgebiets der VR Bank RheinAhrEifel eG; Projekt darf nicht zuvor in unveränderter Form eingereicht worden sein (Ausnahme bei deutlicher Weiterentwicklung); Jury-Mitglieder dürfen nicht persönlich gestaltete Bewerbungen einreichen.
Deadline: Für 2027: Bewerbungsfrist 01.06.2026 bis 30.11.2026. (Bewerbungsfristen jährlich; 2026-Frist abgelaufen.)
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