Our Partners
We believe that the only way to transform the way we eat is to change the structures through which funds are donated.
We fund organisations, that...
...want to implement structural change.
We’re looking for people who want to tackle the root of the problem, not treat the symptoms.
...are helping transform our food systems
...and advocate for healthier, more environmentally friendly nutrition/agriculture.
...work in Germany and have an impact in Europe.
We are not funding projects with solely regional or city-limited focus.
...are nonprofit organisations
...and can prove it.
Our expectations
for our partners:
The Famtastisch Foundation is the perfect partner for future-oriented, nonprofit organisations working to transform the way we grow and eat food in Germany and Europe.
​The human factor
We believe in you and your team as individuals who can make a difference. As an expert in your field, you know best what needs to be done. Which is why, when it comes to funding, we focus on the people behind the organisation. After all, you and your team need to be healthy and happy in order to put your all into your work and achieve your vision. For this purpose, we can provide your team with a health and wellness budget, for example, or offer internal and external workshops on how to optimally increase and utilise your capacity.
Relationships built on trust
We know: There are always hierarchical disparities in the relationship between foundations and the organisations they fund. But there shouldn’t be! After all, both sides – foundations and NGOS – bring something valuable to the table: On the foundation side, this can be (financial) support, a network, or serving as a sparring partner. In return, nonprofit organisations offer not only creative power and drive, but also an incredible amount of expertise and inspiration.
We see our working relationships as true partnerships – ones that are built on trust. That is why we always start out with an initial get-to-know-you phase in order to establish trust before moving on to more long-term funding. As a young foundation, we’ve set ambitious goals for ourselves. And to achieve them, we need honest criticism and feedback from our partner organisations. We want to continually challenge ourselves to improve our strategy, and if our partners feel that something isn’t working, we want them to tell us in no uncertain terms.
Long-term support
As a foundation, we want to move away from project-based funding and towards long-term, unallocated support for our partner organisations. This requires a great deal of trust on both sides, and it takes time to get there. We admit that we have not reached our goal yet; however, we began issuing our first unallocated funding in 2024.
Networking and more
We support organisations that are working to transform how we eat from farm to table. There are overlaps between our organisations, and not just in terms of focus. The first-ever meet-up of our partner organisations in 2023 showed that the organisations also have a lot in common in terms of their day-to-day work, challenges and successes. As a result, we have implemented a monthly meeting for communicators from the different teams.
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We not only try to strengthen our internal network, but are also active in the following networks:
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We are a member of Vertrauen macht Wirkung
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We are a member of the Federal Association of German Foundations.
You want to find out if your organisation is a fit for us?
We receive many inquiries from initiatives that, for example, do valuable work at the local level. However, our funding is specifically designed to support organizations that seek to bring about structural change in the system.
Our checklist will help you determine whether your organization fits our systemic funding approach.
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Your approach is transformative — you question existing structures and want to improve them instead of operating within existing frameworks.
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Your work aims to implement lasting change in the food system and is political, institutional, or social in nature.
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You empower other changemakers or groups to permanently increase their voice and impact (e.g., through knowledge transfer, capacity building, networking, policy dialogue).​
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Your work aims to bring about change that goes beyond a single municipality or region.
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​You are part of strategic alliances, networks, or coalitions that go beyond selective cooperation and jointly strive for systemic change.
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​Your role in collaborations is active and formative.
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Do these criteria apply to you? Then email Anna from the Famtastisch Foundation Team and tell us:
1. What problem in the food system are you addressing
2. How your work contributes to sustainable change in existing structures
3. Which organizations or networks do you work with to achieve impact
