"Creative Future"

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the "Creative Future" Funding Program

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about our funding program. If your question is not answered here, please feel free to contact us at info@rig-bautzen.de.

General Questions about the Program

The main goal is to support local initiatives in and around Székelykeresztúr that implement creative and sustainable projects for children and young people (approx. 6-18 years old). We want to promote talents, strengthen community, and contribute to international understanding. (For details, see Funding Conditions)

Preferably non-profit organizations (associations, foundations, church communities) from the region are eligible to apply. Other local initiatives or individuals can also submit an application if they cooperate with a local non-profit partner.

Questions about Application and Funding

For the starting year 2025, we have budgeted **8,000 Euros** specifically for this microgrant program.

The upper limit is **1,000 Euros (approx. 5,000 Lei/RON) per project and funding round** (i.e., per half-year).

Yes, an organization can generally submit multiple applications for **different** projects. Each application will be evaluated individually. Whether multiple projects are approved simultaneously depends on the quality of the applications and the available funds.

The duration should generally **not exceed 12 months**. As funding is awarded semi-annually, a project can extend over two funding rounds or apply for follow-up funding.

We fund projects for children and young people (approx. 6-18 years old) in/around Keresztúr that align with our statutes. Examples include projects in the fields of music, art, culture, sports, environmental education, media literacy, crafts, social skills, tutoring, or small camps/leisure activities. The participation of children and a sustainable approach are important to us. (For more examples, see Funding Conditions)

**Yes, absolutely.** If an organization has a larger project and already has partial funding from another source, it can apply to us for funding for the remaining amount (up to the limit of 1,000 Euros per funding round). Co-financing or own contributions are welcome and will be considered positively in the evaluation.

For the year 2025, the first application deadline is **August 31, 2025**. From 2026, we plan semi-annual deadlines (end of February and end of August). Applications submitted earlier for projects with an early start date can also be reviewed and approved before the deadline.

Applications can be submitted in German, English, Hungarian, or Romanian via our Online Form.

Yes, a bank account in the name of the applying organization or a responsible person is necessary for the disbursement of funds.

Questions about Project Content

No, not necessarily. Projects in the Kerekudvar Community House are welcome if the conditions are right. However, we explicitly also fund projects that take place in other locations in and around Székelykeresztúr.

Questions about Sustainability

For us, sustainability means that a project achieves positive effects beyond the mere funding period. This can be the continuation of activities, anchoring in the community, the acquisition of lasting skills by participants, or responsible use of resources. The application form contains some guiding questions on this topic.

Questions about Accounting

Funding is generally provided on a flat-rate basis. Proof of the use of funds is primarily provided through a narrative report with photos, videos, and participant lists. Details will be regulated in the funding agreement.