Stiftung Deutsche Jugendmarke e. V. supports projects for children and young people in Germany, with a strong emphasis on innovative model initiatives, the development and expansion of extracurricular learning spaces, and practice-oriented research in youth welfare. Its funding is distinctive because it combines grants and interest-free loans, and it often backs projects that can be transferred into broader practice or serve as exemplars for the field. The foundation appears especially interested in youth participation, digital and cultural learning, inclusive infrastructure, and research that strengthens professional practice.
Focus Areas
Extracurricular Youth Education InfrastructureInnovative Youth Welfare Model ProjectsDigital Learning and Media EducationYouth Participation and Civic EngagementPractice Research in Child and Youth WelfareInclusive and Accessible Educational Facilities
Giving Approach
Two competitive funding rounds per year with postal applications; supports both grants and, for construction projects, interest-free loans. Funding is program-specific and tends to favor projects with practical relevance, transfer potential, and clear benefit to children and young people in Germany.
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How to approach this funder
Plan for two annual deadlines and submit by post well before the cutoffs (for 2026: 26 March and 24 September). Tailor proposals to one of the three programs, stress model value and transferability, and for building projects clearly address educational use, accessibility, and organizational need; for research, emphasize relevance to child and youth welfare practice.
Notable grantees:
• ISS Frankfurt
• jfc Medienzentrum e. V.
• Canvas City
• Die Bücherpiraten
• Bundesverband der Jugendkunstschulen und Kulturpädagogischen Einrichtungen
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Stiftung Deutsche Jugendmarke e. V. that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Sep 24, 2026Award: Up to $200K
Forschen für die Jugend
researchstudiesprofessional development+3 more
Who can apply: Projects must have relevance to child and youth welfare, be distinct from regular organizational work, and not be already started. Purely local or regional projects and statutory benefit-funded activities are excluded. Own funds, in-kind contributions, and third-party funding must be included; federal funds may not be included.
Deadline: 2026: 11 May 2026 and 4 November 2026 review dates; applications due by 26 March 2026 and 24 September 2026 respectively.
Who can apply: Projects must have clear relevance to child and youth welfare, be innovative and future-oriented, and be suitable as a model for other projects. Already started projects, purely local or regional projects, projects without clear separation from regular organizational work, and activities financed under statutory schemes are excluded. Own funds, in-kind contributions, and third-party funding must be included in the budget; federal funds may not be included.
Deadline: 2026: 11 May 2026 and 4 November 2026 review dates; applications due by 26 March 2026 and 24 September 2026 respectively.
Who can apply: Projects must be relevant to child and youth welfare, have a clear distinction from regular organizational work, and not be already started. Purely local or regional projects and statutory benefit-funded activities are excluded. Own funds, in-kind contributions, and third-party funding must be included; federal funds may not be included.
Deadline: 2026: 11 May 2026 and 4 November 2026 review dates; applications due by 26 March 2026 and 24 September 2026 respectively.
Kinder- und JugendhilfeInnovative BildungsprojekteDigitale Bildung+2 more
Who can apply: Vorhaben müssen bundesweite Relevanz (keinen rein örtlichen/regionalen Bezug) und deutliche Praxisrelevanz haben; nicht förderfähig sind bereits begonnene Projekte, Tagungen, Reisen, rein schulische Aktivitäten oder Leistungen, die bereits durch gesetzliche Leistungen (z. B. SGB VIII) abgedeckt sind. Eigene Mittel, Eigenleistung und Drittmittel sind im Kosten- und Finanzierungsplan nachzuweisen; Bundesmittel dürfen nicht enthalten sein.
Deadline: Zwei Vergaberunden pro Jahr; für 2026: Anträge mussten per Post bis 26. März bzw. 24. September eingehen. Nächste Einreichfrist (aktuell nächster Termin): 24.09.2026 (Frist per Post muss eingehalten werden).
Förderung von Bauvorhaben (Bauen) – Zuschüsse und zinslose Darlehen
Infrastruktur für Kinder- und JugendbildungAusbau und Neubau von Bildungsstättenbarrierefreie Einrichtungen+1 more
Who can apply: Bauvorhaben müssen überregional relevanten Charakter haben (bundeszentral) — rein lokale/regional bezogene Vorhaben werden nicht gefördert. Kosten- und Finanzierungsplan muss Eigenmittel, Eigenleistungen und Mittel Dritter ausweisen; Bundesmittel dürfen nicht enthalten sein.
Deadline: Zwei Vergaberunden pro Jahr; für 2026 gelten Einreichfristen per Post: 26. März und 24. September (nächster Termin: 24.09.2026).
Praxisforschung in der Kinder- und JugendhilfeStudien zu Vormundschaft, Partizipation, SchutzkonzepteFachtagungen und Fortbildungen
Who can apply: Forschungsvorhaben sollen Praxisrelevanz für die Kinder- und Jugendhilfe haben; bundesweit relevante Fragestellungen werden bevorzugt. Bereits begonnene Projekte sind nicht förderfähig. Kosten- und Finanzierungsplan muss eigene Mittel und Drittmittel ausweisen; Bundesmittel dürfen nicht enthalten sein.
Deadline: Zwei Vergaberunden pro Jahr; Einreichfristen per Post 26. März und 24. September (nächster Termin: 24.09.2026).
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.