Stiftung Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie NRW supports projects that advance the Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie (common good economy) in North Rhine-Westphalia, with a strong emphasis on system change, sustainable business practices, and practical implementation. Its grants appear to focus on education, research, and organizational development that help municipalities, nonprofits, universities, and businesses measure and improve their social and environmental impact. The foundation is especially distinctive for backing Gemeinwohl-Bilanz (common good balance sheet) processes and related capacity-building in its home region, particularly Ostwestfalen-Lippe and Kreis Höxter.
Small-to-moderate project grants tied to specific Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie initiatives; likely application-based and regionally focused, with support for pilot projects, training, research collaborations, and practical tools rather than large open-ended funding. Current giving appears concentrated in NRW and often involves partnerships with municipalities, universities, or local enterprises.
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Focus proposals on concrete GWÖ-related projects in North Rhine-Westphalia, ideally with measurable outputs such as balance sheets, training materials, or pilot implementations. Emphasize local relevance, partnerships, and how the project advances common-good principles in practice; the foundation appears to favor projects aligned with education, research, and organizational development over general operating support.
Current and upcoming funding from Stiftung Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projekte mit Bezug zur Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie, vorwiegend in Nordrhein-Westfalen; die Stiftung arbeitet mit begrenzten Mitteln und prüft Projektvorschläge im Kontaktverfahren.
Who can apply: Projekte müssen einen Bezug zur Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie bzw. zur Stiftungszwecksetzung (Mensch, Umwelt, Wirtschaft / Nachhaltigkeit) haben. Konkrete finanzielle Fördervoraussetzungen werden auf Nachfrage geklärt.
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