Funding for the
"Gute Freunde Funding Fund" 2025
For the inaugural Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, the Franz Beckenbauer-Stiftung and the DFL Stiftung, with the support of the DFL, launched the "Gute Freunde Funding Fund" to make it easier for young people with disabilities in particular to access sport and physical activity.
Charitable organisations were able to apply for funding of up to €10,000.00 for long-term projects or for small, short-term and need-based assistance.
We thank everyone for the many funding applications submitted and regret very much that not all could be considered.
The following projects have been selected for funding:
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Verein der Freunde und Förderer der Friedrich-Fröbel-Schule e.V.
Project: "Gentle Waves – Swimming for Children with Autism"
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Eintracht Hattersheim e.V.
Project: "Inclusive Football Tournament Hattersheim 2026"
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Hessian Disability and Rehabilitation Sports Association
Project: "Inclusion School Camps 2026"
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German Deaf Sports Association (DGSV)
Project: Qualification programmes for people with hearing impairment
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Turn-Klubb zu Hannover e.V.
Project: Setting up an inclusive table tennis training group
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SSG Blista Marburg e.V.
Project: "U19 Goalball Camp Marburg 2026"
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TuS Makkabi Rostock
Project: Inclusive "foil fencing" in Rostock
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Stiftung Deutschland schwimmt
Project: "Swimming week for blind and multiply impaired children" in Hamburg
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Duisburger Ruderverein e.V.
Acquisition of a para rowing boat for inclusive rowing
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Kanu-Club Hilden e.V.
Inclusive canoe sport — instructor training and acquisition of communication aids
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SV 1919 Sonsbeck e.V. – Klimpansen
Project: "Inclusive Climbing Camp of the Klimpansen 2026"
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Disability and Rehabilitation Sports Association of North Rhine-Westphalia
Project: "aktiv dabei Tour 2026"
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Friends of the Christy-Brown-Schule Duisburg
Funding for "movement and sports equipment" for the LVR Christy-Brown-Schule
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Lower Saxony Disability Sports Association
Project: "Run Your Way – Para Athletics Action Days"
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Hephata – Hessian Diakonie Centre – Youth Welfare Division
Acquisition of a barrier-free trampoline
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Stiftung 1. FC Köln
Project: "Blind Football Training Camp" and acquisition of head protection
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Sportfreunde Illerrieden e.V. – Wheelchair Rugby / Rehab Sport Division
Acquisition of a rugby wheelchair
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CJD Sachsen-Anhalt
Participation in the sport and play festival "Fun in Movement"
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TSV Milbertshofen e.V. – Wheelchair Rugby Division
Project: "Participation in the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby Tournament"
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Open-Ocean e.V.
Project: "Strong together on every wave"
We look forward to receiving reports once the funded projects have been carried out.