Stiftung Pfadfinden supports scouting and youth development within the Bund der Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder (BdP) in Germany, with a strong emphasis on strengthening local groups, enabling new initiatives, and sustaining scouting infrastructure. Its priorities include integration, environmental protection, leadership training, and innovative projects that help scouting remain vibrant and future-oriented. The foundation also makes small, practical grants for urgent needs or quick projects, alongside occasional recognition awards for especially strong funded work.
Mostly small, program-specific grants for BdP-related projects, equipment, emergency repairs, and quick-turnaround needs, with separate channels for innovation and development projects. Some opportunities are application-based via forms, while recognition prizes are invite-only or nominee-driven; grant sizes appear generally modest and vary by program.
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Apply through the foundation’s program-specific forms for eligible BdP bodies such as troops, regional associations, or the federal organization. Emphasize how the project advances scouting ideals, supports youth participation, improves infrastructure, or creates innovative, future-oriented impact; for urgent needs, the fast-track 'RatzFatz' option may be the best fit, while award-style recognition is not open to unsolicited applications.
Current and upcoming funding from Stiftung Pfadfinden that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Special action listed under projects; the webpage provides a dedicated application link but no further criteria in the scraped content.
Who can apply: Projects from Stämme, Landesverbände, or the Bund of the BdP; applicants are asked to read the relevant funding guidelines before applying.
Who can apply: For groups planning the year with their Stammesrat or leadership circle; only the first 50 applicants per year are funded.
Who can apply: For Aufbaugruppen of the BdP; the 'Stifko' is provided on loan and becomes the group's property once it is recognized as a Stamm.
Who can apply: Projekte müssen pfadfinderische Jugendarbeit im Bund der Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder (BdP) fördern; Antragsteller sind in der Regel Stämme, Landesverbände oder der Bund.
Who can apply: Designed for BdP groups for small, varied programs such as outings, open house days, singing circles, museum visits, climbing parks, theater, and other small activities.
Who can apply: For troops with a 'fundamental' usage problem at their home, such as fire, water damage, vandalism, rats, or break-ins.
Who can apply: For participants who cannot afford the fee for a trip or camp; the application is submitted by the troop leadership.
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