The Vera Gerdau Stiftung supports committed projects that help disadvantaged children and young people gain social integration and stronger personal development, especially when they face physical or psychological challenges or barriers related to flight and migration. Its giving appears to favor grassroots, youth-focused initiatives in Germany that combine inclusion with practical experiences and supportive environments. The foundation also highlights projects connected to nature, animals, and environmental protection as part of its broader work with young people.
Primarily an annual award-style grant program with additional smaller, targeted support; grant sizes vary, with the award historically around €2,500 and now larger. Applications are reviewed annually, with decisions made in the summer, and the foundation seems to support a limited number of projects rather than broad open funding.
Submit applications by April 30 each year. Emphasize how the project strengthens social integration for disadvantaged children and youth, and clearly explain the target group, inclusion outcomes, and any nature/animal/environmental component if relevant. Since the foundation offers both a yearly award and smaller discretionary support, applicants should present a concise, project-specific case with measurable impact in Germany.
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Current and upcoming funding from Vera Gerdau Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Engaged projects within the foundation's priority areas may receive smaller support if they fit the foundation's focus on disadvantaged children and youth and related nature/animal/environment themes.
Deadline: April 30 each year; board decision in summer.
Who can apply: Projects must be outstanding and contribute in a notable way to the strengthening and social integration of disadvantaged children and youth, including those with physical or psychological impairments or disadvantages due to flight and migration.
Deadline: April 30 each year; board decision in summer.
Who can apply: Engagierte Projekte, die die gesellschaftliche Integration und Stärkung benachteiligter Kinder und Jugendlicher fördern; nähere Anforderungen nicht detailliert auf der Website.
Deadline: Bewerbungen sollten jeweils bis zum 30. April eines Jahres eingegangen sein; Entscheidungen im Sommer.
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