FAQ
Frequently asked questions
In which area does Affirmative provide funding?
Our vision is equal access to education for all children and adolescents - regardless of their (social) background. As we are convinced that language is an essential element for this, we support organisations that are active in the field of language development. In our view, the personal development of children and young people is just as important for opening up individual perspectives, which is why we also support organisations with this goal. We support parental work out of the conviction that all parents want the best for their child and must be strengthened in this in the best possible way.
Who can receive funding from Affirmative?
Non-profit organisations that have the statutory objective of promoting the education and upbringing of children and young people and are recognised as non-profit organisations can apply for funding. Likewise, it is open to institutions under public law in the field of education to apply for funding.
What does Affirmative not fund?
We do not fund construction projects, events of a purely event nature or commercially oriented projects. We also do not support individuals or political initiatives.
What information do we need from you in our first conversation?
Among other things, we want to know the following things from you:
- Info about the applicant: Who are you, where are you and how are you positioned?
- What do you do: What approach do you take to achieve more equal opportunities for children and young people? What does your work look like in practice? With which educational actors do you cooperate?
- How do you make an impact: We want to make sure that our joint venture has a lasting impact. That's why we want you to take a look at your impact - if you haven't already - and share your results with us. You can find great information on how such an impact logic can look like in Phineo's course book on Impact or on the website of the Swiss Mercator Foundation on the topic of impact logic of projects.
- Budget requested: How much funding do you request from us? It would be nice if you also mentioned here whether your project is also funded by other partners and if so, how much.
When can I apply for funding?
In principle, it is always possible to apply for funding at Affirmative. An exception to this are applications made in the context of a call for tender by Affirmative. In this case, we need your documents by the specified deadline.
Are organisations/projects abroad also supported?
Affirmative currently only funds projects within Germany.
Can I submit several applications at the same time?
If you have several projects that fit our criteria, you can submit a separate application for each project.
How long does it take from the first interview to the approval of funding?
After our talks, we will keep you informed about further steps in a transparent manner at all times. The duration from the first meeting to the approval of funding varies depending on the complexity and funding amount.
At Affirmative, we decide on the final approval of funding in the founding team. Depending on the complexity, this decision can take up to 2 months.
What costs can be covered by Affirmative's funding?
Depending on the agreement and need, we provide institutional and/or project-related funding.
Where can I ask further questions?
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail at foerderung@affirmative.social.