The Amadeu Antonio Foundation provides up to 5,000 euros in its program Gegenwind – Förderfonds für Ostdeutschland (Headwind – Support Fund for Eastern Germany) to support initiatives that are committed to a democratic East Germany based on solidarity and against the growing influence of right-wing extremist forces. Applications and projects must be submitted by the end of 2024.
The aim of the foundation is to promote a civil society that resolutely opposes anti-democratic tendencies. To this end, it supports projects and initiatives that are committed to a democratic civil society, advocate the protection of minorities and human rights and actively campaign against right-wing extremism, racism and anti-Semitism. The foundation advises and supports the projects in terms of content and can provide experience and contacts. Projects are also supported, particularly in rural areas or where there are gaps in government action. The foundation is particularly interested in supporting initiatives and projects that have little chance of receiving financial support in other ways.
Application possible throughout 2024