Funding
Founded in 2012, the Dewender-Stiftung supports selected projects and initiatives in Wachtendonk and the surrounding region. Our particular focus is on activities that create opportunities for young people, promote education, and strengthen social cohesion. A key focus of our funding is the Germany Scholarship Programme.
The foundation is active in four core areas:
- Education – school-based, extracurricular, and study-related support
- Arts & Culture – local cultural work, artistic projects, and events
- Sport – club and youth sports, and promotion of physical activity
- Civic Engagement – initiatives that strengthen community spirit and participation
As a grant-making foundation, we focus on a small number of carefully selected projects that can be supported over several years. Our main area of activity is the municipality of Wachtendonk and in the Lower Rhine.
- School-based educational projects and education partnerships
- Support for local cultural and arts projects
- Promotion of youth and club sports
- Projects with social or community benefit
- Student support through regional universities
The Dewender-Stiftung does not operate an open application process. The board identifies potential funding projects independently, including on the basis of suggestions from its network. The aim is to enable sustainable development and to take responsibility reliably over many years.
The Dewender-Stiftung’s funding resources are tied up on a long-term basis; therefore, no funding commitments are being made at present.