Call for Applications: Goerdeler Award 2027
Resilient Municipalities: Municipal Partnerships for Civil Protection, Critical Infrastructure and Crisis Preparedness
Connective Cities is pleased to once again support the call for applications for the Municipal Award 2027 of the Carl and Anneliese Goerdeler Foundation Fund (CAG), following its integration into the Leipzig Foundation. The award recognises outstanding achievements in local governance and administration.
The 2027 edition focuses on “Resilient Municipalities: Municipal Partnerships for Civil Protection, Critical Infrastructure and Crisis Preparedness.” It highlights innovative and transferable good practices developed through cooperation between municipalities—particularly in an international context.
A prerequisite for application is the involvement of a German municipality or a municipal alliance.
Across the world, municipalities are facing increasing challenges, from natural disasters and infrastructure disruptions to cyber risks and geopolitical tensions. Strengthening resilience at the local level requires not only technical solutions, but also strong collaboration between administrations, municipal services, civil society, and other local actors.
The award therefore seeks cross-border municipal partnerships that demonstrate practical and innovative approaches in areas such as:
- civil protection and disaster preparedness
- protection and development of critical infrastructure
- digital security
- crisis communication
Special attention is given to inclusive and participatory approaches that address the needs of different population groups, especially women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
The award includes a prize of EUR 2,000 and public recognition.
Application deadline: 31 August 2026
As part of its mission to foster international municipal exchange, Connective Cities encourages municipalities and municipal alliances within its network and beyond to apply and share their experiences.
Find out more about the call and application process here: CAG-Announcement [pdf, 3 pages, in German]
Applications and/or enquiries by email to:
Ricarda Meissner Ricarda.meissner@giz.de
Jelena Karamatijevic Jelena.karamatijevic@giz.de
