Allgemeine Hilfen
Who can apply: Unterstützung für Menschen in Notlagen sowie gemeinnützige Institutionen im Raum Erlangen.
Bürgerstiftung Erlangen is a community foundation guided by "Bürger für Bürger," focused on strengthening civic engagement and improving quality of life for people in the Erlangen area. Its giving is highly local and practical, with special funds for seniors, children and families in hardship, school-based enrichment, and emergency support for nonprofits and clubs. It also backs projects that build participation, self-confidence, and social inclusion, especially for children, older adults, and vulnerable households.
Primarily local, targeted grantmaking through named special funds and project support; awards appear to be modest, responsive, and often tied to specific needs or community initiatives rather than large open-ended grants. Support includes direct assistance, program funding, and occasional joint emergency-fund style aid for clubs and organizations, likely through an informal or contact-based process rather than a broad national application system.
Sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Focus on clearly local Erlangen impact and align the request to one of the foundation’s existing funds or themes (seniors, children/families in need, school projects, or nonprofit emergency aid). The foundation appears to work through direct contact rather than a formal national portal, so applicants should reach out to the listed contact person (Klaus Fella) with a concise description of need, beneficiary group, and expected community benefit.
Current and upcoming funding from Bürgerstiftung Erlangen that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Unterstützung für Menschen in Notlagen sowie gemeinnützige Institutionen im Raum Erlangen.
Who can apply: Förderung von Schulkindern im Raum Erlangen.
Who can apply: Für Alleinerziehende, Familien und ihre Kinder in Notlagen.
Who can apply: Für ältere Menschen in Erlangen zur Unterstützung eines aktiven und selbstbestimmten Lebens.
Who can apply: Ausschließlich direkt von den Einsparmaßnahmen Betroffene können einen Antrag stellen.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.