This page offers descriptions of the foundation’s thematic and geographical focus areas as well as information on both the regular cycle funding and supplementary funding streams.
FUNDING
THEMATIC FOCUS
The Kahane Foundation focuses on the topics of Accessibility, Migration / Inclusion and Social Mobility.
Accessibility
Promoting and improving the emotional well-being, self-determination and inclusion of persons with disabilities through:
- Inclusive and innovative education
- Accessible and inclusive quality (mental) health care
Migration / Inclusion
Fostering self-sufficiency, inclusion and well-being for migrants through:
- Inclusive and innovative education
- Accessible and inclusive quality (mental) health care
Social Mobility
Offering a path to self-sufficiency to those in the most vulnerable situations in society through:
- Inclusive and innovative education
- Accessible and inclusive quality (mental) health care
Accessibility
Promoting and improving the emotional well-being, self-determination and inclusion of persons with disabilities through:
- Inclusive and innovative education
- Accessible and inclusive quality (mental) health care
Migration / Inclusion
Fostering self-sufficiency, inclusion and well-being for migrants through:
- Inclusive and innovative education
- Accessible and inclusive quality (mental) health care
Social Mobility
Offering a path to self-sufficiency to those in the most vulnerable situations in society through:
- Inclusive and innovative education
- Accessible and inclusive quality (mental) health care
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS
We currently have a focus on projects in the following regions:
Europe
Turkey
Middle East
North Africa
For a detailed list of countries included in these areas, please visit our FAQ page.
Europe
Turkey
Middle East
North Africa
For a detailed list of countries included in these areas, please visit our FAQ page.
EXCLUSIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- We do not consider applications from individuals or for projects in the fields of culture, art, nature and sports.
- We only accept applications submitted through our online forms.
REGULAR CYCLE FUNDING APPLICATIONS
There are two types of applications for our regular cycle funding:
1. New Project Applications: projects which previously have not been funded by the Kahane Foundation (current Kahane Foundation grantees applying for new projects are also considered new projects).
2. Running Project Applications: current Kahane Foundation grantees eligible for continuing Kahane Foundation funding for a project.
New project applicants go through a two-step application process. The First-Step Application Form is made available via a link at the bottom of this section during published application periods. First-Step Applications are often evaluated within two weeks after the deadline for submissions. After evaluation, applicants can expect a reply with either an invitation to continue to the Second-Step Application Form or a decision declining the funding request.
Current Kahane Foundation grantees that wish to re-apply for funding can discuss this with the Kahane Foundation. These grantees might then be invited to fill our online application form for Running Projects.
1. New Project Applications: projects which previously have not been funded by the Kahane Foundation (current Kahane Foundation grantees applying for new projects are also considered new projects).
2. Running Project Applications: current Kahane Foundation grantees eligible for continuing Kahane Foundation funding for a project.
New project applicants go through a two-step application process. The First-Step Application Form is made available via a link at the bottom of this section during published application periods. First-Step Applications are often evaluated within two weeks after the deadline for submissions. After evaluation, applicants can expect a reply with either an invitation to continue to the Second-Step Application Form or a decision declining the funding request.
Current Kahane Foundation grantees that wish to re-apply for funding can discuss this with the Kahane Foundation. These grantees might then be invited to fill our online application form for Running Projects.
STARTING IN 2022 - THE BIANNUAL APPLICATION CYCLE
Starting in 2022, the Kahane Foundation will introduce a biannual application cycle. This means that potential applicants can choose whether they apply for funding during one of the two following application cycles: Fall/Winter (November - January) or Spring/Summer (April - June).
For the Fall/Winter application cycle, decisions can be expected in March and for the Spring/Summer application cycle, decisions can be expected in August. We ask potential applicants to submit only one application each year. Please note that this website will be updated with the exact dates about the application cycle, closer to the start of each cycle.
For the Fall/Winter application cycle, decisions can be expected in March and for the Spring/Summer application cycle, decisions can be expected in August. We ask potential applicants to submit only one application each year. Please note that this website will be updated with the exact dates about the application cycle, closer to the start of each cycle.
APPLICATION CYCLE DATES FOR FUNDING IN 2022
The 2021 FALL/WINTER application cycle was only open to current grantees that were invited to reapply. The application cycle opened November 8th and applications needed to be submitted by December 6th 2021. It is no longer possible to apply via the 2021 FALL/WINTER application cycle.
The 2022 SPRING/SUMMER application cycle will be open to current and new grantees interested in submitting an application. The dates for the SPRING/SUMMER application cycle will be published early February 2022. Please visit the website again around that time to read more about dates and eligibility.
Starting the 2022 FALL/WINTER application cycle, both application cycles will be open to current grantees and new applicants.
REPORTING GUIDELINES FOR EXISTING GRANTEES
As of Fall 2021, the Kahane Foundation is working with so-called “Reporting Grace Periods”. All information around reporting is shared directly with grantees. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
OUR OTHER FUNDING STREAMS
In addition to our regular cycle funding, the Kahane Foundation has four other funding streams, which are briefly described below. The link of each separate funding stream will redirect you to a page with an overview of the supported projects.
Alongside our regular cycle funding, the Kahane Foundation dedicates a portion of its annual budget to support projects in the communities of Jungbunzlauer.
With the Emergency Fund, the Kahane Foundation reserves a portion of its annual funding for organisations working on the ground during humanitarian disasters with the purpose of providing funding when and where it is most needed. We are not open to unsolicited applications for emergency support.
The Jungbunzlauer Jubilee Gift grants are awarded to organisations showing excellence and innovation in each of the Kahane Foundation's thematic focus areas. The Jungbunzlauer Jubilee Gift is not open to unsolicited grant applications.
The COVID-19 Relief Fund emerged in response to the impact of COVID-19 within the foundation's geographic focus areas. The COVID-19 Relief Fund is no longer active.