Promotes democratic values, social cohesion, and climate protection.
The Mercator Foundation, also known as Stiftung Mercator, is a private, independent foundation based in Essen, Germany. It is committed to promoting a united and peaceful Europe, focusing on democratic values, social cohesion, and climate protection. The foundation's focus areas include: - Digitized Society, emphasizing empowering public discourse and defending democratic principles - Europe in the world, focusing on the rule of law in the EU and European cohesion - Climate protection, aiming to make climate protection socially just and strengthen social support for it - Participation and cohesion, focusing on education, equal opportunities, diversity, and social cohesion. The foundation provides financial resources through project funding and fellowships. Grant applications must align with the defined themes and meet high quality standards, aiming for sustainable and long-term impact. The application process involves a two-stage procedure, starting with a draft proposal followed by a detailed full proposal upon positive preliminary review. Recent projects and specific financial details are not publicly available in the provided sources. However, the foundation supports various initiatives and projects across its focus areas, promoting democratic values and social cohesion in Europe.