Grants
The Max Kade Foundation funds projects fostering German-American academic exchange, Germanic studies, and language education through research, faculty exchanges, and cultural initiatives.
Funder: Max Kade Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling—proposals accepted any time; Board reviews twice yearly
Funding Amounts: Award size varies; typically single-year project grants; one grant per organization per year for the same purpose; no overhead/indirect costs allowed
Summary: Annual grants for 501(c)(3) educational and charitable organizations supporting German-American academic and cultural exchange, language programs, and related projects.
Description
The Max Kade Foundation provides project-based grants to U.S. educational institutions and charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The foundation focuses on fostering German-American academic exchange, Germanic studies, language education, and cultural initiatives. Grants support activities such as postdoctoral research exchanges, visiting faculty programs, language teacher training, study abroad, international conferences, and the establishment or enhancement of language centers (Max Kade Houses).
Grants are typically awarded for a single year, and only one grant per organization for the same general purpose is allowed annually. The foundation requires a detailed written proposal and post-project reporting, and funds must be used strictly for the approved purpose. Administrative overhead, indirect costs, and fringe benefits are not permitted.
