FAQ
Frequently asked questions
In which area does Affirmative provide funding?
We are passionate about equal access to education for all children and young people - regardless of their (social) background.
Because we see language as the key to education and social participation, we specifically support organisations that are dedicated to language development.
The personal development of young people is just as important to us. After all, those who know themselves can develop their own strengths and prospects. This is why we also support organisations that support children and young people in their personal development.
We promote parental work out of the conviction that all parents want the best for their child - and should be strengthened and supported in this endeavour.
Our funding focuses in particular on the areas of social mentoring and the qualification of professionals in daycare centres and schools.
Who can receive funding from Affirmative?
Eligible for funding are non-profit organisations whose statutory purpose is the education and upbringing of children and young people and/or helping refugees - in particular with the aim of strengthening the educational prospects of young people with socio-economic disadvantages. The prerequisite is recognition as a non-profit organisation.
What does Affirmative not fund?
We do not support isolated projects at individual locations. We also do not support construction projects, events with a purely event character or commercially orientated 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:
- Who are you: who are you, where are you and how are you organised?
- 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? Which educational stakeholders do you cooperate with? Do you work directly with the target group or with multipliers?
- How do you work: We want to ensure that our joint endeavour has a lasting effect. We would therefore like you to analyse your impact - if you haven't already done so - and share your results with us. You can find great information on what such an impact logic can look like in Phineo's impact course book or on the website of the Swiss Mercator Foundation on the topic of impact logic of projects.
- Funding amount applied for: How much funding are you applying for? It would be nice if you could also indicate here whether your project is also being funded by other partners and, if so, how much.
When can I apply for funding?
In principle, it is possible to apply for funding from Affirmative at any time. However, please note that our funding budget is currently fully utilised and we are currently unable to enter into any new funding partnerships.
Are organisations/projects abroad also supported?
Affirmative currently only supports organisations that work 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 discussion, we will keep you transparently informed about the next steps at all times. The time it takes 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 as a 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 requirements, we provide institutional and/or project-related funding.
Where can I ask further questions?
If you have any further questions, please contact us by e-mail at foerderung@affirmative.social.