International funderBased in Germany

Erika und Kurt Sommer-Stiftung

Seevetal, GermanyWebsite

About Erika und Kurt Sommer-Stiftung

Erika und Kurt Sommer-Stiftung is a Germany-based private foundation focused on improving quality of life for people with dementia and supporting their family caregivers. Its grants emphasize practical, person-centered projects that increase social participation, reduce caregiver burden, and test innovative care and engagement approaches—especially music, theater, volunteer training, and alternative living models. The foundation appears to favor small, targeted project support and a yearly prize for especially innovative dementia initiatives.

Focus Areas

Dementia Care and SupportFamily Caregiver ReliefSocial Participation for Older AdultsVolunteer Training for Dementia SupportMusic- and Theater-Based Dementia InterventionsAlternative Living and Care Models

Giving Approach

Provides small project grants and an annual innovation prize, typically in the roughly €1,000–€3,300 range. Funding is project-specific rather than through a fixed open-call cycle for all grants; some support is ongoing via the Stiftungsfonds DEMENZ, while the Stiftungspreis is awarded annually for innovative projects.

How to approach this funder

Look for two entry points: the ongoing Stiftungsfonds DEMENZ for project-based support and the annual Stiftungspreis for innovative concepts. Applications should clearly show benefit for people with dementia and caregivers, include a concrete implementation plan, and highlight elements such as participation, relief for families, volunteer training, or creative engagement formats like music or theater. Keep funding requests modest and tightly tied to a specific project outcome.

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Erika und Kurt Sommer-Stiftung

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Notable grantees:

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Stiftungspreis (Förderpreis) Erika und Kurt Sommer-Stiftung