Bürgerstiftung Neuss (Bü.NE) is a local community foundation that supports nonprofit projects in Neuss with a clear emphasis on strengthening civic life, children and youth, and the city’s social and cultural fabric. Its giving includes both direct project funding and its own programs/awards, especially initiatives that promote sustainability, education, child protection, violence prevention, and neighborhood improvement. The foundation appears to favor practical, visible local projects from schools, daycare centers, youth groups, associations, and other nonprofit organizations operating in Neuss.
Primarily local, project-based support through applications and themed programs, with modest grant sizes and occasional prize money (e.g., the Neusser Nachhaltigkeitspreis totaling €2,500). Funding is generally for time-limited initiatives in Neuss, and some support is routed through specific funds or foundation-led initiatives rather than open-ended operating grants.
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Focus applications on concrete, local projects in Neuss that clearly fit the foundation’s priorities and show community benefit. For the Nachhaltigkeitspreis, apply by the annual deadline (e.g., 31.10.2025) and target schools, daycare centers, youth centers, clubs, or nonprofit groups with sustainability-related projects; for general support, submit a complete project proposal and expect funding to be limited to qualifying local initiatives.
Current and upcoming funding from Bürgerstiftung Neuss – Bü.NE that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Teilnehmen können Kitas, Schulklassen, Schulen, Jugendzentren, Berufskollegs, Vereine und gemeinnützige Gruppierungen mit vorbildhaften Nachhaltigkeitsprojekten.
Deadline: Für die 2024-Ausschreibung wurde die Bewerbungsfrist bis zum 30. September 2024 verlängert. Für die 2025-Ausschreibung ist im vorliegenden Inhalt keine Frist angegeben.
Who can apply: Project must be from a gemeinnütziger Verein, institution, company, initiative or group aligned with the foundation's statutory goals; time-limited funding; additional cooperation partners required; applicant must contribute own funds; projects that are statutory public responsibilities are not funded; project must start within 12 months of approval; documentation and proof of use required after completion.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; applications can be submitted via the download form.
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