About Stiftung zur Förderung der Jugend in Baden-Württemberg
Stiftung zur Förderung der Jugend in Baden-Württemberg supports youth-led and local youth projects across Baden-Württemberg, with a strong emphasis on participation, democratic engagement, media and information literacy, and sustainability. Its programs are designed to be low-threshold and practical, especially for young people testing out small ideas or building municipal participation and local action. The foundation appears especially interested in initiatives that are innovative, led by youth, and connected to real-world community change rather than large institutional projects.
Focus Areas
Youth-Led Climate and Sustainability ProjectsMunicipal Youth ParticipationYouth Democracy and Civic EngagementYouth Information and Media LiteracyLocal Youth Project InnovationNonformal Youth Education
Giving Approach
Primarily small micro-grants and modest project grants, typically ranging from about $500 to $6,000. Some programs are open on a rolling basis, while general project funding is reviewed twice yearly (by 1 March and 30 September), suggesting a mix of quick-turnaround pilot support and scheduled competitive calls.
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Match your project closely to one of the foundation’s themes and keep it clearly youth-led, local, and innovative. Micro-grant programs such as Weniger ist mehr! and Gut informiert! accept applications continuously, while general project funding has fixed deadlines on 1 March and 30 September; applicants in Baden-Württemberg should check the specific program page for current requirements and eligibility.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Stiftung zur Förderung der Jugend in Baden-Württemberg that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Sep 30, 2026Award: $2K – $6K
Projektförderung der Jugendstiftung Baden-Württemberg
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Who can apply: Project must take place in Baden-Württemberg and be carried by a free, non-profit organization (e.V., gGmbH, foundation, etc.). Young people must be centrally involved in planning and implementation. Innovative, time-limited projects up to 3 years. No schools or public institutions as direct applicants. No personalkosten.
Who can apply: Project must take place in Baden-Württemberg, be carried by a free/nonprofit organization, and involve young people substantially or exclusively in planning and implementation. Individual persons, schools, and public institutions cannot apply directly. Projects should be innovative, local or regional, and not receive conflicting Landesjugendplan funding.
Deadline: Twice yearly; deadlines on 1 March and 30 September.
Who can apply: Project must take place in Baden-Württemberg, be carried by a free, nonprofit sponsor (e.g., registered association, gGmbH, foundation). Young people must be central to planning/implementation. Projects up to 3 years. No funding for personnel costs, schools or public institutions (unless in cooperation with a nonprofit sponsor).
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 1 March and 30 September (twice yearly). Kuratorium decisions in spring and autumn.
Weniger ist mehr! (Micro‑funding for climate & environmental projects)
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Who can apply: Initiatives must be youth‑led or prominently involve young people and take place in Baden‑Württemberg. Micro‑grants are intended for low‑threshold, local environmental/climate activities.
Deadline: Fortlaufend (applications possible at any time).
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.