Providing effective help where help is needed
In keeping with the Blüchert family tradition, the Karin and Walter Blüchert Memorial Foundation focuses on directly supporting individuals. Organizations and institutions that align with the foundation's philosophy and Walter Blüchert's motto, and that provide direct assistance to people in need, are also eligible for support.
Primarily, every supported institution must pursue the goal of providing direct assistance to people.
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Selection criteria
Non-profit organizations, associations, foundations, initiatives or social service providers that have recognized non-profit status and pursue the goal of providing direct help and support to people can apply for funding.
The decision regarding funding is made after careful examination of the submitted documents and within the limits of available funds.
There is no legal entitlement to funding.
Under our funding guidelines, we can support, among other things, personnel and material costs, expenses to ensure ongoing work, and measures for quality and organizational development.
The specific design and amount of funding will be individually reviewed in each case and will depend on the purpose of the funding, the need and the available resources.
Application process
Please first read the funding guidelines (see Downloads) to assess whether your project aligns with the foundation's purpose. If you are unsure, feel free to send us an email with a brief description of your project – we will provide an initial assessment.
Please submit your application by mail. Use the provided application form for institutional funding (see Downloads) and attach all required documents.
Once we receive your complete application, we will conduct an internal review of its technical and formal aspects. We will contact you if we have any questions or if any documents are missing. The foundation's board of directors will make the final decision. You will then receive written confirmation of our decision.
FAQ
We have not defined a minimum income threshold for submitting an application. The focus of the funding is on the exclusive and direct support of individuals in need; every application for funding is thoroughly reviewed for plausibility.
Yes. As with individual case funding, the principle of subsidiarity applies – all state aid must first be applied for and exhausted.
Funding is generally granted for a limited period. Follow-up funding is possible, but requires a new review and decision.
The processing time depends on the scope and complexity of your application. Once we have received all the necessary documents, we will carefully review your request.
This refers to documents that prove that the funds provided were used for the actual purpose of the application.
Yes. You can find the template for the final report in the downloads section.
The Karin and Walter Blüchert Memorial Foundation is happy to answer any questions you may have about funding or the application process. Please use our contact form or send us an email directly.
