In 2013, two million euros were approved for charitable projects for the first time.

Klingebiel takes a clear stance in particular on comments and criticism that the funding guidelines leave plenty of room and that money is used to build artificial turf pitches instead of investing it in infrastructure projects.

The latter was categorically rejected by the federal government and energy companies, even though it had been one of his demands in the negotiations.

Only applicants whose non-profit status for tax purposes was recognized by the tax office could be considered. In addition, there would be no nationwide renovation of sports grounds, but only support for sustainable sports clubs with a very high proportion of young people.

Furthermore, an initial interim assessment of the new applications received shows a change in favor of other areas of society.