The Inge und Georg Nordmann Stiftung appears to support the BürgerStiftung Hamburg’s place-based thematic funds, with a strong focus on social cohesion, participation, and opportunities for children, youth, families, older adults, and migrants in Hamburg. Its grants tend to back small local initiatives that build neighborhood connection, strengthen civic engagement, and expand inclusion through education, culture, sports, democracy work, and environmental action. A distinctive feature is that many programs are highly participatory and community-driven, including youth-led and peer-to-peer models, rather than large institutional grants.
Focus Areas
Hamburg Community EngagementChildren and Youth DevelopmentYouth-Led Climate and Environmental ProjectsDemocracy, Civic Education, and Media LiteracyOlder Adults and Intergenerational InclusionMigrant-Led Integration and Peer SupportDisability Participation and InclusionFamily Support and Neighborhood Social Services
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Primarily small, thematic, Hamburg-specific grants through named funds and community programs; several opportunities are not open to unsolicited proposals and are instead managed through local networks, fund-specific processes, or participatory decision-making. Support is typically project-based and targeted to nonprofits, initiatives, and volunteer groups working in defined issue areas.
How to approach this funder
Check each thematic fund separately, as eligibility and access differ; some programs explicitly do not accept unsolicited proposals. Applicants should demonstrate clear local impact in Hamburg, a strong thematic fit, and a practical project plan—especially for youth participation, inclusion, neighborhood building, or civic engagement projects.
Notable grantees:
• TUSCH (Theater und Schule Hamburg)
• Engagement Dock
• Ukrainehilfe Hamburg
• Hamburger Spielräume
• Haus des Engagements
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Inge und Georg Nordmann Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Demokratie stärken
DemocracyCivic engagementMedia literacy+2 more
Who can apply: Supports associations, initiatives, and small organizations that explain democracy, convey values such as solidarity, respect and non-violence, reach target groups especially affected by anti-democratic propaganda, and strengthen media literacy and digital visibility of pro-democratic civil society.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time for this thematic fund; requirements and funding review periods vary.
Who can apply: Supports volunteer projects and associations of migrants for migrants that share important knowledge and experience gained in their own integration process.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time for this thematic fund; requirements and funding review periods vary.
Who can apply: Supports projects that strengthen the self-confidence of participants and encourage them to take responsibility for themselves and others.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time for this thematic fund; requirements and review periods vary.
Refugee supportUkraine reliefVolunteer engagement+1 more
Who can apply: Supports non-profit-recognized associations and organizations, especially those of voluntary engagement, that want to expand their services for people seeking protection from Ukraine.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time for this community fund; requirements and review periods vary.
Climate actionEnvironmental protectionYouth engagement+1 more
Who can apply: Supports projects initiated and implemented by young people themselves, with applicants aged 14 to 25 engaged in climate and environmental protection in Hamburg.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time for this fund; requirements and review periods vary.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.