The Sofie und Siegfried-Seitz Stiftung is a regional German foundation focused on strengthening vocational talent, workforce skills, and continuing education in the Diepholz/Vechta/Osnabrück area. Its giving is especially centered on commercial trainees and young professionals through the annual Seitz-Preis, plus seminars, public forums, and partnerships that promote practical business skills, AI/digitalization, and professional development. The foundation also recognizes volunteer engagement, suggesting it values well-rounded trainees who contribute to their communities.
Small, locally targeted awards and program support, typically around €1,000-€3,500 for the annual Seitz-Preis, plus event-based support through forums, seminars, and academy partnerships. Funding appears annual and application-based for the prize, while much of the broader activity is delivered through foundation-run or partner-run programming rather than open grantmaking.
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Monitor the annual Seitz-Preis deadline of 15 June and prepare a strong application highlighting vocational performance, school/work achievements, and any volunteer service. Eligibility is geographically limited to the Diepholz, Vechta, and Osnabrück districts, and the foundation seems to prefer trainees in commercial/vocational tracks rather than broad nonprofit programs.
Current and upcoming funding from Sofie und Siegfried-Seitz Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Kaufmännische Auszubildende oder bereits ausgebildete kaufmännische Nachwuchskräfte aus der Region; gute schulische/IHK-Abschlussleistungen, Ausbildungszeugnis oder Schulabschluss sowie besonderes betriebliches, gesellschaftliches, kulturelles oder soziales Engagement.
Deadline: Bewerbungsfrist: 15. Juni (jährlich)
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