Joachim Herz Stiftung backs education, science, and research projects that can translate into practical solutions for climate protection, resource scarcity, and skilled-worker shortages. Its giving strongly favors applied, high-impact initiatives in Germany—especially research transfer, deep tech ecosystems, vocational and transatlantic exchange, and locally rooted youth or school projects. The foundation also uses non-monetary support such as convening space and tends to fund through structured programs rather than open-ended general grants.
Programmatic and often invite-only or application-based grants, with a mix of small local grants (up to about €5,000), large multi-year institutional awards (up to €5 million), and project grants up to around €1 million. Several major programs are deadline-driven and do not accept unsolicited proposals, while a few local/community funds operate year-round.
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Check each program carefully: the major innovation and transfer funds are typically deadline-based and do not accept unsolicited proposals, while small local programs like Perlenfonds and Lernen in Langenhorn are open year-round. Applicants should emphasize measurable impact, strong university or nonprofit partnerships, practical application of research, and clear alignment with sustainability, climate, or skills development goals.
Current and upcoming funding from Joachim Herz Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Universities and research institutions can apply; projects must be nonprofit and aimed at improving conditions for deep-tech startups and accelerating transfer.
Deadline: Applications accepted until 14 June 2026.
Who can apply: Projects in which young people implement their own ideas for a sustainable future (details on program page).
Deadline: Ganzjährige (year-round) offering; no specific deadline indicated.
Who can apply: Local organisations (schools, Kitas, municipalities, clubs) within the Langenhorn neighbourhood; see program page for details.
Deadline: Offered year-round; no specific deadline indicated.
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