ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS supports an open civil society by funding education, research, journalism, culture, and democratic debate, with a strong emphasis on intellectual inquiry and public discourse. Its giving is especially visible through scholarship programs, institutional support for Bucerius-affiliated entities, and targeted prizes or awards that advance independent media and the arts. The foundation tends to back higher-education and research talent, cultural institutions and exhibitions, and initiatives that strengthen press freedom and democratic values across Germany and internationally.
Provides a mix of scholarship funding, institutional grants, prizes/awards, and program-specific support; much of it appears to be curated or invitation-based rather than open general grantmaking. Grants are often tied to named initiatives or partner institutions, with periodic cycles around specific themes such as 'Uncertainty' or 'Future.'
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Look for clearly defined program cycles and theme-based calls rather than broad open applications. Applicants should align proposals to the foundation’s core interests—academic research, media freedom, arts, and democratic civil society—and be prepared for partnership-driven or institution-specific funding rather than unrestricted support.
Current and upcoming funding from ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects and initiatives aligned with the foundation's funding guidelines and thematic priorities. Applicants should review the foerderrichtlinien before submitting an application.
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