Bürgerstiftung Ostallgäu is a community foundation focused on strengthening civic life in the Ostallgäu district through support for local projects in arts, culture, education, social services, heritage preservation, sports, and environmental work. Its funding is especially oriented toward regional, volunteer-driven initiatives and culturally focused programs for children and young people, often through named donor funds and prizes. The foundation appears to favor practical, place-based projects that build community participation and local impact.
Primarily regional project grants and administered named funds, with some awards/prizes of around €1,000; support is ongoing and program-based rather than a large open-call grant cycle. Funding appears to be targeted to local institutions and initiatives, often with a cultural, educational, or community-benefit purpose.
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Focus proposals on clear local benefit in Ostallgäu and align them tightly with one of the foundation’s stated themes, especially culture, education, social cohesion, or youth music programs. Because support is managed through specific funds and project funding, applicants should contact the foundation directly and emphasize regional relevance, volunteer engagement, and measurable community impact.
Current and upcoming funding from Bürgerstiftung Ostallgäu that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: The page states that Bürgerstiftung Ostallgäu supports school projects and initiatives focused on nature encounter/exploration and environmental education with a simple project concept including organizer, topic, goals, location, duration, target group, and cost estimate.
Who can apply: Available to middle schools, secondary schools, and gymnasiums in Ostallgäu. The page describes access to a network of speakers and support for internships/apprenticeships, but does not describe cash grants.
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