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Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:12

Unter Informationen für Antragstellende finden Sie die wichtigsten Antworten, beginnend mit den Kriterien für eine Förderung bis hin zur Antragsstellung.

Source: https://www.stiftung-mercator.de/de/

Funding Details

Funder: Stiftung Mercator
Funding Goal: Stiftung Mercator funds projects that strengthen democracy, European integration, climate resilience, digitalization, and social cohesion — primarily in Germany and Europe.
Funding Amount: Not publicly specified; varies by program and project scope
How to Apply: Review the 'Informationen für Antragstellende' section on the foundation website; check 'Aktuelle Ausschreibungen' for open calls; submit project concept via online contact form
Target Region: Germany, Europe
Contact: Contact form: https://www.stiftung-mercator.de/de/kontakt-und-anfahrt/kontaktformular/
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 16:38

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Project must align with at least one of Stiftung Mercator's four thematic areas: Digitalized Society, Europe in the World, Climate-Resilient Society, or Participation and Cohesion
Review the 'Informationen für Antragstellende' page for current eligibility criteria before submitting an inquiry

Project Scope

Project scope should demonstrate clear societal impact and relevance to democratic values or European integration
Check the 'Aktuelle Ausschreibungen' (current calls) page for specific open funding rounds with defined deadlines

Required Documents

Prepare a project concept outlining goals, target group, expected impact, and budget

Constraints

Foundation primarily initiates own projects — unsolicited applications are evaluated selectively; confirm open calls before applying

Summary

Stiftung Mercator is one of Germany's largest private foundations, headquartered in Essen. It operates across four thematic pillars: Digitalized Society, Europe in the World, Climate-Resilient Society, and Participation and Cohesion. The foundation funds projects, fellowships, and initiatives that address societal challenges with a European perspective, with a strong emphasis on democratic values and international understanding. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications but primarily initiates its own projects and partnerships. Applicants are directed to the "Informationen für Antragstellende" section for eligibility criteria and submission procedures. Current open calls include the "Meet! – Mercator Europa Tour 2026" (a youth exchange program) and the "Mercator Fellowship-Programm" for emerging leaders. Stiftung Mercator's climate work focuses on building societal and systemic resilience to climate change — including health, infrastructure, and policy dimensions — rather than marine or ocean-specific conservation. Its geographic focus is primarily Germany and the broader European Union, with some international engagement through its European-affairs programs.

Historical Context

Annual report for 2024 is published. The foundation has been active for many years as one of Germany's largest private foundations. Current open calls (as of early 2026) include the Mercator Europa Tour 2026 and the Mercator Fellowship-Programm.

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