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.
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.
Grants parsed from this funder's most recently published annual report.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demenz-WG Sonnenschein (Sonnenschein Heiliger Weg GbR, Dortmund) | EUR 2.500,-- | 2025 | Förderpreis für das Musikprojekt "Memory Singers" |
| AKF e.V./gGmbH | EUR 2.000,00 | 2025 | Anschaffung eines mobilen "Quiek.up"-Projektors |
| Arbeitnehmer Samariter Bundes (ASB) in Hamburg-Rissen | EUR 1.428,00 | 2025 | Finanzierung eines Ichó-Balls |
| Demenz-WG Sonnenschein (Sonnenschein Heiliger Weg GbR, Dortmund) | — | 2025 | Stiftungspreis für ein ganzheitliches Musikkonzept mit Singsstunden, Konzerten und Einbeziehung von Alltagsbegleiter:innen und Kindergarten |
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| Dr. Inga Jürgensen | — | 2025 | finanzielle Unterstützung der Kunstausstellung "Die Ordnung der Dinge" |
| Freunde alter Menschen e.V. | — | 2025 | Spende zur Unterstützung der Projekte |
| Gemeinde der Evangelisch-methodistischen Kirche in Recklinghausen | — | 2025 | Spende zur Unterstützung der Projekte |
Demenz-WG Sonnenschein (Sonnenschein Heiliger Weg GbR, Dortmund)
EUR 2.500,--Förderpreis für das Musikprojekt "Memory Singers"
AKF e.V./gGmbH
EUR 2.000,00Anschaffung eines mobilen "Quiek.up"-Projektors
Arbeitnehmer Samariter Bundes (ASB) in Hamburg-Rissen
EUR 1.428,00Finanzierung eines Ichó-Balls
Demenz-WG Sonnenschein (Sonnenschein Heiliger Weg GbR, Dortmund)
Stiftungspreis für ein ganzheitliches Musikkonzept mit Singsstunden, Konzerten und Einbeziehung von Alltagsbegleiter:innen und Kindergarten
Dr. Inga Jürgensen
finanzielle Unterstützung der Kunstausstellung "Die Ordnung der Dinge"
Freunde alter Menschen e.V.
Spende zur Unterstützung der Projekte
Gemeinde der Evangelisch-methodistischen Kirche in Recklinghausen
Spende zur Unterstützung der Projekte
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.
Current and upcoming funding from Erika und Kurt Sommer-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects or organizations working in the foundation's thematic areas, especially supporting people with dementia, older adults, and caregivers. The foundation particularly values innovative approaches, empathy toward affected persons, and support for relatives in care situations.
Deadline: Ausschreibungsfrist verlängert bis zum 31.10.2026
Who can apply: Kirchengemeinden or other organizations with volunteers engaged in visiting services for senior citizens with dementia; the 2026 call focuses on people with dementia and their caregiving relatives.
Deadline: Application deadline extended to 31 October 2026.
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