Wüstenrot Stiftung is a German foundation that combines its own operating projects with selective grantmaking focused on preserving cultural heritage and addressing long-term societal questions. It appears to favor highly specialized partners in architecture, conservation, archaeology, documentary photography, museums, and research—often through collaborations with universities, museums, and heritage organizations. A distinctive feature is its emphasis on post-1945 built heritage, cultural assets, and projects that connect heritage preservation with future quality of life and the urban/rural environment.
Selective, program-specific funding with a mix of open application-based grants and invite-only fellowships/stipends. Some awards are biennial or deadline-driven, while larger project support is limited and targeted to nonprofit institutions; many projects are delivered through partnerships rather than broad open calls.
Use the online application process for Allgemeine Projektförderung and expect competitive, mission-specific review rather than broad general funding. Watch program deadlines closely—e.g., the Archäologie-Preis Baden-Württemberg has a stated deadline of 31 May 2026—and note that fellowships are invite-only, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to work for those programs.
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Current and upcoming funding from Wüstenrot Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Deadline: Bis 31. Mai 2026 bewerben!
Who can apply: Projects must match the foundation's thematic areas (Denkmale, Zukunftsfragen, Stadt und Land, Literatur, Kunst und Kultur, Bildung). Funding is only for tax-privileged domestic organizations and domestic public-law entities for tax-privileged purposes. No funding for measures on monuments from before 1900, student film productions, sports and entertainment events, private individual support, already started or completed projects, or study/class/travel trips. The foundation focuses external funding on the Stuttgart region.
Deadline: Up to 25,000 EUR: anytime. Over 25,000 EUR: 15 December, 1 March, 1 August, 1 October. Decisions usually within 3 months.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be domestic tax-advantaged legal entities or domestic public-law entities using funds for tax-privileged purposes. Projects must fit the foundation's thematic areas. Not funded: measures on monuments from before 1900, student film productions, sports and entertainment events, private individual support, already started or completed projects, study/class/travel trips. The foundation states there is no fixed lower or upper grant limit.
Deadline: Up to 25,000 EUR: anytime. Over 25,000 EUR: 15 Dec, 1 Mar, 1 Aug, 1 Oct (decision dates follow within about 3 months).
Who can apply: Projekte müssen gemeinnützigen Institutionen angehören bzw. von solchen Institutionen umgesetzt werden und mit den Fördergrundsätzen der Wüstenrot Stiftung übereinstimmen. Detaillierte Voraussetzungen in den Fördergrundsätzen (PDF) beschrieben.
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