Ernst-Wilhelm-Sachs-Stiftung is a Germany-based family foundation focused on helping children with urgent medical needs by funding essential operations, treatments, therapies, and other out-of-pocket care costs. It also supports medical research at German universities aimed at developing new treatment methods, with a clear emphasis on practical, life-improving pediatric care rather than broad social programs. The grantees suggest a highly individualized approach, often stepping in where public insurance or standard funding does not fully cover needed care.
Appears to make targeted, case-by-case grants in Germany for children’s medical expenses, alongside selective support for university-based medical research. Support can be one-time or multi-year depending on the project, and funding often fills gaps not covered by health insurance or other public sources.
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Applicants should likely present a clearly documented medical need, evidence of unmet financing gaps, and a treatment plan from a clinic or specialist in Germany. For research support, proposals should come from German universities and focus on developing new treatment methods; direct outreach to the foundation is likely more effective than a broad open application process.
Current and upcoming funding from Ernst-Wilhelm-Sachs-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Hilfsbedürftige bzw. kranke Kinder und deren Familien; Unterstützung wird persönlich von der Stifterin geprüft. Delfintherapien werden nicht unterstützt.
Who can apply: Hilfsbedürftige Kinder in besonderen Lebenslagen; medizinische Forschung an deutschen Hochschulen. Delfintherapien werden aktuell nicht unterstützt.
Who can apply: Medizinische Forschungsprojekte an deutschen Hochschulen; konkrete Förderkriterien sind auf der Website nicht näher erläutert.
Who can apply: Medizinische Forschung an deutschen Hochschulen; weitere Auswahlkriterien oder formale Fördervoraussetzungen werden auf der Website nicht genannt.
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