International funderBased in Germany

Villa Lessing, Liberale Stiftung Saar e.V.

Saarbrücken, GermanyWebsite

About Villa Lessing, Liberale Stiftung Saar e.V.

Villa Lessing, Liberale Stiftung Saar e.V. appears to be a values-driven German foundation centered on liberal civic education and pro-European public engagement. Its main visible program, the Europa-Preis, recognizes individuals for notable contributions to Europe, European policy, democracy, and civil society, suggesting a strong preference for public-facing leaders, intellectuals, journalists, and advocates rather than traditional nonprofit operating grants. The grantee list is dominated by named individuals, reinforcing that this funder primarily uses awards and recognition to elevate voices aligned with European integration and democratic participation.

Focus Areas

European IntegrationEuropean Policy EngagementDemocracy and Civic SocietyLiberal Political EducationPublic Intellectuals and JournalistsPro-EU Advocacy

Giving Approach

Invite-only, award-based giving through the Europa-Preis; appears to make recognition grants or honors to selected individuals rather than open, competitive project grants. Support is likely episodic and tied to annual or periodic selections, with no indication of an open application process.

How to approach this funder

This appears to be an invite-only award program, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be accepted. Organizations or individuals should monitor the Villa Lessing website and German-language announcements for Europa-Preis nomination or selection information, and emphasize demonstrated work on Europe, democracy, or civic engagement.

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Villa Lessing, Liberale Stiftung Saar e.V.

About Villa Lessing, Liberale Stiftung Saar e.V.

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Villa Lessing, Liberale Stiftung Saar e.V.

About Villa Lessing, Liberale Stiftung Saar e.V.

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

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