Freddy Fischer Stiftung – Chance Zukunft supports local, community-rooted initiatives in Essen and the Ruhr region, with a clear emphasis on children and youth, civic participation, and practical social impact. Its distinctive approach combines participatory democracy work—where young people help decide how funds are used—with public recognition for volunteer-led projects that strengthen community life. The foundation also signals broader interest in education, sports, refugee support, environmental action, and senior engagement, but appears to favor hands-on, place-based projects with visible local benefit.
Primarily local, program-based support through a monthly self-managed budget for participating youth institutions and an annual solidarity prize for selected community projects. Grants appear to be modest-to-moderate in size, tied to specific initiatives, and likely focused on Essen/Ruhrgebiet organizations rather than open-ended general operating support.
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Target projects in Essen or the Ruhr area that are clearly youth-centered, participatory, and community-oriented. For the Demokratieprojekt, be prepared to demonstrate how children and young people will co-decide on spending through a youth parliament or similar format; for the Solidaritätspreis, highlight volunteer engagement, local impact, and themes such as sport, education, refugee assistance, reading promotion, or climate action. Check the foundation’s website for program-specific participation details and any annual nomination or selection process.
Current and upcoming funding from Freddy Fischer Stiftung – Chance Zukunft that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Kinder‑ und Jugendeinrichtungen, die ein Kinderparlament/Partizipationsformat einführen möchten; konkrete Voraussetzungen nicht detailliert auf der Seite.
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