Prime Minister Anke Rehlinger has once again awarded a total of 37 projects in the funding program "Saarland zum Selbermachen". The funding volume was increased in advance by 50,000 euros to 150,000 euros.
Since 2013, the state government has been honoring nonprofit engagement and promoting local and regional projects with the funding program "Saarland zum Selbermachen" ("Saarland for Do-It-Yourself"). In May 2026, the 27th funding round took place. From 51 applications, the volunteer jury selected a total of 37 projects, which will now receive an overall amount of 67,370 euros to implement their plans. Due to high demand, the annual budget was already increased in advance from 100,000 euros to 150,000 euros. Minister President Rehlinger thanked all participants for their commitment to the common good: “The people of Saarland want to improve life in their cities and municipalities. We honor their efforts with every round of 'Saarland zum Selbermachen.' We provide financial support to citizens and clubs so they can implement good ideas and projects quickly and without bureaucracy. The whole country benefits from this because they promote youth work, integration, sports, and culture. They help maintain or enhance places of encounter. This deserves respect and recognition, but also our support. I wish all participants much success with their projects and sincerely thank them for their dedication to the common good.”
The initiative "Saarland for Do-It-Yourself" was launched in the summer of 2013. It honors and enables special voluntary achievements. So far, 566 projects aimed at the common good have been funded with 1,079,648 euros, including cultural, leisure, and learning projects for children, sports, integration and refugee assistance, monument preservation, and restorations. Citizens, associations, initiatives, and groups who want to tackle and solve specific challenges at the local and regional level can apply for funding for projects aimed at the common good throughout the year. The jury decides twice a year on the submitted applications. The next deadline is October 31, 2026.
More information: www.saarland.de/saarland-zum-selbermachen
The following projects are supported in the 27th funding round:
• Security advisor for seniors in Marpingen: Equipment information booth for public presentation
• Dorfgemeinschaft Marth im Ostertal e.V.: Installation of an outdoor table tennis table in the village square
• Carnival Club Hilaritas Holz e.V.: Acquisition of a toilet trailer for the village community
• Event Association Holz e.V.: Mediation of the local history of Holz
• TuS 1911 Rentrisch e.V.: Movement activities for children and youth in the village
• Cultural Association Eidenborn e.V.: Purchase of new tables
• Village Workshop Eiweiler e.V.: Purchase and renovation of benches
• Alexander Marmitt/Anne Frank: Children's book about the Wadrill Valley
• Hüttigweiler Boule Club 95 e.V.: Renovation of the public boule court
• FC Freisen Supporters' Association: Construction of a barbecue and community hut
• OGV Oberwürzbach 2018 e.V.: Construction of a micro-cabin as a rest area
• Support association ev. Kita Niederlinxweiler e.V.: Construction of herb and raised beds
• IG Gemeinsam für Exweller e.V.: Construction of a playground
• proWAL e.V.: Construction of a bread oven
• Tennisclub Rot-Weiß Brotdorf e.V.: Restoration of the playground
• Bärbel Zimmermann: All-Generations "May" Square
• FV Gonnesweiler: Bicycle Pump Track Course
• Dürener Village Community e.V.: Market stall at the Dürener village square
• Angling Club Holz e.V.: Barrier-free access to the anglers' clubhouse
• Youth Club Bliesransbach: Renovation of Youth Club
• Support Association Volunteer Fire Department Weiten: Stabilization of the public event area
• Youth Center Gronig e.V.: Renovation of Youth Center Gronig
• AWO Local Association Mettlach 1950: New purchase of stove and oven
• Beekeeping Association 1911 Urexweiler e.V.: Information boards to strengthen public awareness of wild bees
• LEGIO XIIII GEMINA e.V.: Interior construction of the “statio Mainz-weiler”
• Tennis Club Blau-Weiß Homburg e.V.: Benches
• TSV Steinrausch: Benches
• Haus Afrika e.V.: Materials for youth meetings in Völklingen
• AWO Local Association Burbach: "Karaoke & Encounters"
• Culture and Homeland Association Beckingen e.V.: Visitor Tent
• Spvgg Faha Weiten: Renovation of the children's playground
• LW Lebenswerte gGmbH: Materials
• Village Workshop St. Wendel-Bubach: Design and Development of the Festival Grounds
• Youth Club Steinberg-Deckenhardt e.V.: Renovation of the Youth Club Steinberg-Deckenhardt
• AGSV Sötern e.V.: Renovation of playground at multipurpose hall
• Gernot Müller: Beach volleyball court
• Parent initiative child-friendly Riegelsberg: Spraying and designing of barrier blocks
