Commerzbank-Stiftung focuses on promoting active participation, especially for disadvantaged people, through a mix of social inclusion, cultural education, and support for scientific talent in Germany. Its giving tends to favor nonprofit institutions and projects with clear public benefit, often emphasizing structural development, mediation/education work, and transitions into education and employment. The foundation is also notable for prize-based support and targeted collaborations with academies and universities, especially for early-career researchers and institution-building in culture.
Primarily Germany-only, project-based support with a mix of open application windows and invite-only or prize-based programs; grants appear to be targeted rather than broad general operating support, with some annual awards and periodic intake windows.
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Check the foundation website for the relevant program area and intake window before applying; some programs are only funded for specific periods and may close once annual funds are allocated. Expect a Germany-based, nonprofit-focused process, and note that several awards/prizes are invitation- or nomination-based rather than open-call grants.
Current and upcoming funding from Commerzbank-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Engagierte Personen oder Gruppen sowie Kitas, Schulen, Bibliotheken, Kommunen oder digitale Initiativen, die in Deutschland Leseförderung betreiben; Projekte müssen in den Jahren 2025 oder 2026 umgesetzt worden sein.
Deadline: Bewerbungsphase bis 30. Juni 2026.
Who can apply: Nonprofit institutions with a focus on cultural mediation and cultural education; projects should have strategic or sustainable potential and preferably nationwide reach. See foundation exclusion list for ineligible activities.
Deadline: Applications accepted according to foundation intake windows; site notes funding for first half-year is allocated and new applications accepted again from 1 June 2026.
Who can apply: Projects and institutions in Germany advancing research, supporting early-career researchers or inter-/transdisciplinary collaboration. Specific prize eligibility may vary per award.
Who can apply: German nonprofit organisations/projects with professional structures and a focus on supporting socially or health-disadvantaged people; projects should demonstrate sustainability and network perspective. See exclusion list on site (e.g., no capital accumulation, certain events, sponsorship, scholarships).
Deadline: Site states funding for the first half-year is fully allocated; new applications accepted again from 1 June 2026.
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