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Refreshed Perspective:
In 2022, Bremen's institutions received an impressive €609 million in grants from state and city funds, according to the latest grant report by the finance department. These grants are funneled into various sectors, supporting everything from childcare and culture to research, social institutions, and environmental protection.
Last year, a whopping 346 grants worth over €343 million went to institutions, while funding for 4,394 individual projects added up to a staggering €266 million. The grant amounts are as diverse as the sectors they support, ranging from the low hundreds to the millions.
Boosting Community Strength
Finance Senator Björn Fecker views the report as a vital component of transparent budgeting, praising the grant recipients for their contributions: "The tireless work of full-time and volunteer personnel in numerous facilities and projects keeps our community performing at its best. They tackle crucial tasks like childcare, which in turn bolsters Bremen's attractiveness."
While the report doesn't delve deep into grant allocations for specific sectors like childcare, cultural projects, research, social institutions, and environmental protection, fear not! You can find this information on several platforms. Here are some suggestions:
- Scour local government websites like the City of Bremen's official site for detailed reports on public grants and funding.
- For research grants, reach out to reputable institutions such as the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen.
- When it comes to EU funding, websites like CulturEU could offer valuable insights into cultural and creative sector grants.
- Your local statistical offices, including the German Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt), may have data on public expenditure and grants.
To uncover the specifics, reaching out to these organizations or digging into their official publications will be your best bet.
The finance senator, Björn Fecker, acknowledges the significant contributions of grant recipients in bolstering Bremen's community strength, particularly in sectors like childcare. To gain a precise understanding of grant allocations in these sectors, including childcare, cultural projects, research, social institutions, and environmental protection, it's recommended to explore various platforms, such as local government websites, reputable research institutions, EU funding websites, and statistical offices.
