Unterallgäu Cooperative Bank supports culture with 10,000 euros!

Unterallgäu Cooperative Bank supports culture with 10,000 euros!

In the heart of the Lower Allgäu, a lot is being done for culture and social well-being this year. The Cultural and Social Foundation of the Unterallgäu Cooperative Bank recently distributed 10,000 euros to five different organizations whose projects aim to promote art, culture and youth and elderly care. How Augsburger Allgemeine reports, the foundation, which was founded in 1996 to mark the 100th anniversary of Raiffeisenbank Bad Wörishofen-Ottobeuren, has once again done everything it can to support local initiatives this year.

The grants will benefit specific projects, including the Kirchheim citizens' initiative, which will receive 500 euros to save the Schaufer Chapel. 2,500 euros are being raised for the renovation of the new youth center in Markt Kirchheim, which underlines the importance of youth culture. The Kulturfabrik Mindelheim is also pleased to receive 2,500 euros for the renovation of its rooms in order to meet the needs of cultural workers. Another 3,000 euros will go towards an information touch-screen terminal in the Sebastian Kneipp Museum in Bad Wörishofen, which is intended to appeal to tourists and locals alike. Finally, the “Ollarzried aktiv” association also received 2,500 euros for furniture and toys for a new mother-child group.

Commitment to the community

The ceremony to award the funds was a colorful gathering at which many sponsors and representatives of the beneficiary organizations were present. Among them was the foundation board led by Stefan Langhammer and German Fries, as well as Nicole Keßler and Christina Garkisch from the “Ollarzried aktiv” association. Susanne Fischer, chairwoman of the foundation's advisory board, emphasized the importance of financial support for the local community and the various projects.

In total, more than 78 million euros flowed from foundations all over Germany into various charitable projects in 2024, as shown on the website Savings banks is listed. These foundations are also an important support for residents and institutions, strive for art, culture, education and many other areas and are characterized by their credibility.

Tips for applying

But how do you get this funding? Provides detailed information about it Foundation search. According to their note, many non-profit projects and institutions require commitment when submitting applications, as around 90 percent of requests are rejected. Clear planning and understanding the needs and requirements of the foundations are essential to be successful. Six steps, such as the correct identity and clarification of goals, as well as the creation of a convincing funding application, can be helpful here.

With the support of the Cultural and Social Foundation as well as numerous other foundations in the state, a strong network is being created in Unterallgäu that keeps a large number of projects and initiatives alive and promotes them. In this way, social cohesion is strengthened and cultural diversity is promoted in the region.