Projektsuche - Robert Bosch Stiftung

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Source: https://www.bosch-stiftung.de/de/projektsuche

Funding Details

Funder

Robert Bosch Stiftung (Robert Bosch Foundation)

Funding Goal

Support projects in health, education, and global issues including democracy, peace, climate change, and migration — primarily through strategic grants and partnerships with NGOs, research institutions, and civil society organizations worldwide.

Funding Amount

Not disclosed; varies by program and partnership scope

Deadline

2026-05-17 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Applications depend on the specific program. Some programs are open calls (e.g., "Allzeitorte" with deadline 17.05.2026); others are initiated by the foundation through strategic partnerships. Check individual program pages for application details and eligibility.

Target Region

Global (169 projects in 91 countries); primary focus on Germany and Europe

Contact

Contact page: https://www.bosch-stiftung.de/de/kontakt-0

Last Checked

2026-03-11 16:50

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Verify your project aligns with one of the foundation's active thematic areas: Health, Education, Democracy, Peace, Climate Change, or Migration
• Check the project search portal for currently open calls — most programs are not open to unsolicited applications
• Review individual program pages for specific target group requirements (e.g., NGOs, schools, municipalities, researchers)

Project Scope

• International projects are eligible but German and European organizations are prominently represented in the portfolio
• Projects should demonstrate clear societal impact and systemic change potential, not just operational activities

Required Documents

• Prepare a project description demonstrating science-based or evidence-based approaches where relevant

Constraints

• For the open call 'Allzeitorte': submit application by May 17, 2026
• Note that many partnerships are strategically initiated by the foundation — direct outreach may be needed if no matching open call exists

Summary

The Robert Bosch Stiftung is one of Germany's largest and most influential private foundations, operating as an independent, non-profit entity closely associated with Robert Bosch GmbH. Its project search portal provides an overview of 169 active and past funded projects spanning 91 countries. The foundation's work is organized into three core thematic pillars: Health, Education, and Global Questions (which includes Democracy, Peace, Climate Change, and Migration). The foundation funds a wide range of organizations — from international NGOs and research institutions to local associations, schools, and municipal bodies. While the foundation primarily initiates its own strategic programs and partnerships rather than running open grant competitions, some programs do accept external applications. One active open call visible on the portal is "Allzeitorte. Gemeinsam mehr bewegen" with a deadline of May 17, 2026, focused on low-threshold democratic participation in Germany. Climate-related projects include support for land use reform, ecosystem restoration, agroforestry, food systems transformation, and climate mobility. These are largely policy-advocacy and think-tank initiatives rather than on-the-ground conservation or environmental operations. There is no visible focus on marine environments, ocean ecosystems, or plastic waste/circular economy topics within the foundation's current portfolio. Organizations interested in working with the Robert Bosch Stiftung should identify whether their work aligns with an active open call, as many projects in the portfolio represent strategic partnerships initiated by the foundation itself rather than responses to unsolicited proposals.

Historical Context

The Robert Bosch Stiftung was established in 1964 and has grown to be one of Germany's largest charitable foundations. It operates across long-standing thematic pillars and has run programs like the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program (1984–2021) and the Otto Mühlschlegel Prize (running since before 2020, relaunched in 2024). The foundation actively participates in international philanthropic coalitions such as Foundations 20 (F20) and the Philanthropy Coalition for Climate.

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