Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt
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Mission & Vision
In accordance with its mission statement, the DBU supports innovative and exemplary projects for environmental protection, with special consideration given to small and medium-sized enterprises. The goal is to achieve sustainable effects in practice, provide impetus, and generate a multiplier effect. The DBU aligns its funding priorities with current scientific findings and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, identifying key challenges in climate change, biodiversity loss, unsustainable resource management, and emission reduction.
Target groups
The DBU funding programs are primarily aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Both individual and cooperative projects are possible. Additionally, research institutions, non-profit organizations, and individual actors may apply. To a limited extent, the DBU also supports international projects, mainly in Central and Southeastern Europe (CSE), as well as occasional initiatives beyond these regions.