Committed individuals, associations, civil society associations and initiatives can now apply for funding as part of the "2,000 x 1,000 euros for commitment" micro-grant program. The state of North Rhine-Westphalia is once again making a total of two million euros available for this purpose. As in previous years, the City of Bonn will receive 39,000 euros in funding from the program, enabling it to support 39 projects or initiatives in Bonn.
The new focus topic is "Committed to the future - promoting young involvement and shaping new projects". Information on the funding program and how to apply can be found at https://freiwilligenagentur.bonn.de/anerkennungskultur and www.engagiert-in-nrw.de. (opens in a new tab) Applications can only be submitted via the online funding portal "förderung.NRW". (opens in a new tab)
In the City of Bonn, the Department for Civic Engagement in the Office for Social Affairs and Housing is available to answer any questions by telephone on 0228 - 77 48 16 or by email at buergerengagementbonnde.
About the program
The state program "2,000 x 1,000 euros for engagement" is part of the engagement strategy for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia adopted by the state government at the beginning of 2021. As part of a broad participation process, committed and civil society organizations had expressed the need for additional funding access, in particular micro-funding programmes.