Dätwyler Foundation: 3.16 million for cultural projects in the canton of Uri!

Dätwyler Foundation: 3.16 million for cultural projects in the canton of Uri!

In 2024, the Dätwyler Foundation distributed a total of 3.16 million francs in funding to support charitable projects in the canton of Uri. This commitment is a central element of the foundation's work, which has provided a remarkable 31 million francs for various purposes since its founding in 1990. A large part of the funding goes to non-profit organizations and institutions that are closely linked to the region, as the Luzerner Zeitung reports.

In 2024, the foundation received a total of 340 funding applications, of which 218 were approved. The rejection rate rose to 36 percent, which is due to an increase in applications from outside the canton. What is particularly noteworthy is that 74 projects were funded for over 10,000 francs, which accounts for 88 percent of the total funding amount. One of the largest recipients is the Uri Art Association, which receives the financial resources to operate the Uri House of Art. Other prominent institutions, such as the Uri Theater, the Tellspielgesellschaft Altdorf and the Swiss Museum of Transport, also received significant amounts.

Diverse project funding

Last year, the Datwyler Foundation not only supported large projects, but also supported 144 smaller initiatives with amounts between 200 and 10,000 francs, mainly from Uri associations. Projects supported include events such as the TonArt Festival, SingUri and the Bergwaldprojekt. These initiatives are spread across the entire canton, including places such as Seelisberg, Isenthal, Urnerboden and Realp, allowing the foundation to have a broad influence on the cultural and social life of the region.

Another aspect of the foundation's work are its own projects, which have been implemented since 2020. This includes, among other things, the Danioth Digital project, which was expanded to include a classroom with free teaching units. Other formats such as generation projects in Uri homes, “Culture in the Garden” and school trips for Uri classes show the foundation’s efforts to be active in the region itself. A concert series under the motto “Culture in the Garden” is planned for the summer of 2025, supplemented by offers such as “Exercise in the Garden” as an outdoor sports option.

Thematic focuses and future projects

In 2024, the Datwyler Foundation will increasingly devote itself to MINT subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology) and to biodiversity protection. Particular attention is paid to a tree planting project that aims to make the Uri Forest more resilient to climate change. These targeted measures underline the responsibility that the foundation assumes for the region in both cultural and ecological terms.

The extensive commitment of the Dätwyler Foundation is an important part of the support for charitable work in the canton of Uri and shows how sustainably and diversely such a foundation can contribute to the promotion of culture and community, as Swissinfo reported. The focus on local projects and initiatives ensures that the funding stays in the region and directly benefits the people.