Applicants are required to inform us if an identical or partially identical application has been submitted to another body. Whilst multiple submissions do not give rise to any conflicts, the official funding has to take precedence. Partial grants are also an option, provided the application submitted makes reference to this and provided the duty to notify vis-à-vis the Karin und Walter Blüchert Gedächtnisstiftung is observed throughout the process.

We do not specify a minimum grant amount. Our grants are focused solely on providing direct assistance to people in need. All applications for funding will undergo a detailed plausibility check.

Yes. In order to provide direct assistance to people in need, we require a registered residential address and suitable bank account details so that we can review the application and, if applicable, approve it.

Our funding guidelines and application forms are available in the download area of our website. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to get in touch using the contact form.

Unfortunately, we are only able to accept and review grant applications received by post and completed in full.

You can apply for a grant at any time, provided the required documents are enclosed with your application. A grant application can be submitted at any time for the known costs. You can then submit a follow-up application for unknown costs, as soon as you know how high they are.

Yes. Anyone, of whatever age, can apply for a grant. However, the documents submitted have to be signed by a legal guardian to allow us to review the application.

Yes. You will find the templates for the interim/final report in the download area of our website.

This refers to documents that prove that the funds provided were actually used for the purpose set out in the application. These documents are usually receipts.