Several people of different ages and appearances are standing in a semicircle, smiling at one another as they clasp their hands together in the center.

Our microfund for your social engagement.

The micro-fund for civic engagement supports volunteer projects in Upper Franconia - from get-togethers and trips to training courses - quickly and unbureaucratically.

Here's how to apply:

1. Get in touch

with your Microfund administrator

2. Submit an application

before the start of the project

3. Submit Receipts

after implementation

4. Receive a refund

Fast and uncomplicated

Who do we support?

Volunteer projects throughout Upper Franconia.

The following are eligible to apply:

  • Volunteers
  • Initiatives that launch such projects

For example, what kinds of out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed?

  • Art, music, and sports projects; cooking groups; social gatherings; field trips; supplies; or translations
  • Training courses, workshops and lectures to qualify volunteers

We will subsidize these costs up to €200.

Our microfund network.

The fund was launched in 2016 as a grant pool for refugee aid. Since 2020, it has operated as the “Microfund for Civic Engagement” and has expanded over the years to include eight cities and counties:

A map of Upper Franconia shows the eight locations of the microfilm network: Bamberg, Bayreuth, Coburg, Forchheim, Hof, Kronach, Kulmbach, and Wunsiedel.

Local Contacts

Bamberg - city and district

Bayreuth - City

Coburg - city and district

Forchheim - City

Court - County

Court - City

Kronach - town and district

Kulmbach - town and district

Wunsiedel - town and district